- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Racine, WI
Horlick High
Federal NCES profile for Horlick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551236001620
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horlick High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horlick High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horlick High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Horlick High held near 1,281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.2 → 98.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 551236001620 · Racine, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,212 enr · 11.4:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Horlick High held near 1,281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.2 → 98.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horlick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Case High
Case High
1,856 students
- Gifford School
Gifford School
1,331 students
- This school
Horlick High
1,212 students
- Park High
Park High
1,203 students
- Starbuck - an
Starbuck - an Ib World School
1,133 students
- Mitchell Schoo
Mitchell School
1,040 students
What this shows Horlick High reports 1,212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horlick High compares
Horlick High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,212
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
White 28.9%
African American 27.1%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Horlick High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Racine Unified School District reports $16,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horlick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horlick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Racine
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horlick High
How many students attend Horlick High?
Horlick High has 1,212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Racine, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,340 (2022-23) → 1,281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horlick High?
The student-teacher ratio at Horlick High is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horlick High?
66.9% of students at Horlick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horlick High?
The largest demographic group at Horlick High is Hispanic or Latino at 35.9% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horlick High?
Horlick High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horlick High rank among high schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Horlick High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Racine, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Racine on the city page.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Horlick High, Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students), Gifford School (1,331 students), and Park High (1,203 students). See the Racine Unified School District district page for the complete list.