Racine County Detention Center serves 20 students in grades 1-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Racine County Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Racine County Detention Center's student population of 20 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Racine County Detention Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
45%
9%
White
25%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Racine County Detention Center?
20 students attend Racine County Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Racine County Detention Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Racine County Detention Center?
Racine County Detention Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Racine County Detention Center offer ?
Racine County Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Racine County Detention Center part of?
Racine County Detention Center is part of Racine Unified School District.
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