Racine County Jail

www.rusd.org/district/alternative-programs

10 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Racine County Jail is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Racine, WI. Administered by Racine Unified School District, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 10 enrolled students across grades 06 through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 0.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 50:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 50% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 5 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 717 Wisconsin Ave in Racine, WI 53403, Racine County Jail serves families zoned within the Racine Unified School District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

0.2

Full-Time Teachers

50.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Racine County Jail
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	7

Black
7 (70.0%)
Hispanic
3 (30.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
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:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	50.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 10