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Racine Unified School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
26
Schools
16,182
Students
$19,548
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
61.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
78.5%
Graduation Rate
-8.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Racine Unified School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 16,182 students across 26 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,548 is above average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (26)
Elementary Schools17 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fratt ElementaryPK–05448
Gifford SchoolPK–081,411
Gilmore Fine Arts SchoolKG–08695
Jefferson Lighthouse ElementaryKG–05421
Jerstad-Agerholm SchoolPK–08899
Johnson ElementaryPK–05454
Jones ElementaryPK–05149
Julian Thomas ElementaryPK–05571
Knapp ElementaryPK–05454
Mitchell SchoolPK–081,083
O Brown ElementaryPK–05463
Red Apple ElementaryKG–05283
Roosevelt ElementaryPK–05215
RUSD MontessoriPK–05325
Schulte ElementaryPK–05313
Wadewitz ElementaryPK–05546
West Ridge ElementaryPK–05390
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Starbuck - An IB World School06–08509
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Case High09–121,884
Horlick High09–121,340
Park High09–121,038
The REAL Sch06–12557
Walden III High06–12715
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
All District 4 Year Old KindergartenPK–PK136
Bull Early Education CenterPK–PK323
Racine Alternative LearningKG–12560
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,548+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
31%
State
55.0%
Local (property tax)
31.0%
Federal
14.1%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (31%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
16,182
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,548 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.5%, graduation is 8.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District has 26 public schools, serving a total of 16,182 students.
What is the graduation rate for Racine Unified School District?
The graduation rate is 78.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Racine Unified School District spend per student?
Racine Unified School District spends $19,548 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Racine Unified School District?
62% of students in Racine Unified School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Racine Unified School District?
No, Racine Unified School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Racine Unified School District serve?
Racine Unified School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Racine Unified School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Racine Unified School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.