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.
183
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Racine Alternative Learning
Demographic Student Count
White42
Hispanic33
Black90
Two or More16
American Indian2
  • Black
    90 (49.2%)
  • White
    42 (23.0%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (18.0%)
  • Two or More
    16 (8.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1%)
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: 183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 1 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Racine Alternative Learning
Grade Student Count
Grade 11
Grade 31
Grade 41
Grade 62
Grade 71
Grade 812
Grade 97
Grade 1011
Grade 1129
Grade 12118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Racine Alternative Learning
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9149.7%
Male9250.3%