Serving 538 students in grades 6-12, The Real School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Real School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Real School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Real School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
12%
9%
White
52%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Real School?
The graduation rate of The Real School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Real School?
538 students attend The Real School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Real School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Real School?
The Real School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Real School offer ?
The Real School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Real School part of?
The Real School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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