Enrollment
1,212
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551236001620
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horlick High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horlick High
Horlick High is a higher-need, large high school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,212 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.9% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,212 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 267 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,212 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Racine's high schools, it stands alongside Case High (1,856 students): Horlick High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Horlick High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horlick High compares
Horlick High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Horlick High.
$15,577
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Horlick High a good school?
Horlick High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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