The Racine Correctional Institution is a medium-security state prison for men located in Sturtevant, Racine County, Wisconsin, owned and operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The facility opened in 1991 and, and of June 2023, held 1,610 prisoners.
Racine Correctional Institution serves 1 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Racine Correctional Institution ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Racine Correctional Institution's student population of 1 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Racine Correctional Institution is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
100%
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Racine Correctional Institution?
1 students attend Racine Correctional Institution.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Racine Correctional Institution students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Racine Correctional Institution?
Racine Correctional Institution has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Racine Correctional Institution offer ?
Racine Correctional Institution offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Racine Correctional Institution part of?
Racine Correctional Institution is part of Wisconsin Department Of Corrections School District.
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