Racine Alternative Learning
560 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Racine Alternative Learning, located on Mount Pleasant Street in Racine, Wisconsin, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). The school is designed to serve students who may require a different educational approach than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By providing a more personalized and flexible learning environment, the program aims to re-engage students, support those at risk of dropping out, and help individuals overcome academic or behavioral hurdles to earn their high school diplomas.
The curriculum and structure at Racine Alternative Learning focus on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and career readiness. The program emphasizes smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, allowing teachers to provide more tailored academic guidance and social-emotional support. By partnering with the broader RUSD framework, the school ensures that students have access to the necessary resources to transition successfully toward graduation and future post-secondary opportunities, whether those involve higher education, trade training, or entry into the workforce.
The curriculum and structure at Racine Alternative Learning focus on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and career readiness. The program emphasizes smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, allowing teachers to provide more tailored academic guidance and social-emotional support. By partnering with the broader RUSD framework, the school ensures that students have access to the necessary resources to transition successfully toward graduation and future post-secondary opportunities, whether those involve higher education, trade training, or entry into the workforce.
560
Total Students
54.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 148 |
| Hispanic | 145 |
| Black | 221 |
| Two or More | 45 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black221 (39.5 %)
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White148 (26.4 %)
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Hispanic145 (25.9 %)
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Two or More45 (8.0 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Racine Unified School District |
| Phone: | (262)635-5600 |
| Website: | http://www.rusd.org/district/alternative-programs |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 560 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 54.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 120 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
9
Grade 1
16
Grade 2
15
Grade 3
10
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
18
Grade 6
19
Grade 7
30
Grade 8
45
Grade 9
43
Grade 10
70
Grade 11
83
Grade 12
183
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9 |
| Grade 1 | 16 |
| Grade 2 | 15 |
| Grade 3 | 10 |
| Grade 4 | 19 |
| Grade 5 | 18 |
| Grade 6 | 19 |
| Grade 7 | 30 |
| Grade 8 | 45 |
| Grade 9 | 43 |
| Grade 10 | 70 |
| Grade 11 | 83 |
| Grade 12 | 183 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 260 | 46.4% |
| Male | 300 | 53.6% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
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Charter School
117 Students
Other K - 12th