Racine Unified

Racine Unified serves 15,751 students across 29 schools in a city locale in Wisconsin. The district experienced a 4.6% enrollment decline from the prior year and operates with 1,346 teachers, resulting in an 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

Academic performance measures fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 22.1% compared to the state average of 55.1%, while reading proficiency is 28.1% against a state average of 53.0%. The graduation rate of 83.8% trails the state average of 95.3%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 36.5%, a notable factor in academic outcomes.

The student population reflects significant economic and demographic diversity. Approximately 60.8% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 12.2% are English learners, and 18.2% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 33.9% Hispanic, 31.5% White, 24.4% Black, and 1.2% Asian students.

The district's per-pupil spending of $9,361 exceeds the state average of $8,868. The total budget of $338.2 million is supported through a revenue structure of 57.0% state funding, 33.8% local sources, and 9.2% federal contributions. This funding composition reflects reliance on state support, which is higher than the local revenue percentage, characteristic of districts with lower local tax bases.