Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Nathan Hale High 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 16% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Hale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nathan Hale High School's student population of 1,275 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathan Hale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
13%
Black
10%
9%
White
55%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale High School's ranking?
Nathan Hale High School is ranked #1624 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nathan Hale High School?
The graduation rate of Nathan Hale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nathan Hale High School?
1,275 students attend Nathan Hale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nathan Hale High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale High School?
Nathan Hale High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale High School offer ?
Nathan Hale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale High School part of?
Nathan Hale High School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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