Below Average
#1658 of 2,105 schools in WI
Walden III High
High School · Racine Unified School District · Racine, WI
A Racine Unified School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2340 Mohr Ave, Racine, WI 53405
- Math 26% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Walden III High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Walden III High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Racine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,339
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Park HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,150 | Compare → |
| Racine Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Racine Youthful Offender Warren Young HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 11–12 | 0.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Racine Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #11 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walden III High is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walden III High
Walden III High is a public high school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 723 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,658 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walden III High
What grades does Walden III High serve?
Walden III High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Walden III High?
Walden III High has an enrollment of approximately 723 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden III High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden III High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walden III High rank in WI?
Walden III High ranks #1,658 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Walden III High's MySchoolScout rating?
Walden III High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Walden III High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walden III High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walden III High a charter school?
No, Walden III High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walden III High a Title I school?
No, Walden III High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walden III High?
44.1% of students at Walden III High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 723
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Racine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (262) 664-6250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53405)
- 27,843
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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