Waukesha East Alternative School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha East Alternative School serves 114 students in grades 9-12.
Waukesha East Alternative School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Waukesha East Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
Waukesha East Alternative School's student population of 114 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 114 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waukesha East Alternative School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waukesha East Alternative School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #636 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 12% |
| Black | 13% | 9% |
| White | 43% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | 55-59% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Waukesha East Alternative School is Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eachieve Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha Eachieve Elementary School Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 73 students10
0.3 miles
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069 0.3 K-5 73 - Waukesha Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 632 students10
0.4 miles
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069 0.4 6-12 632 - Waukesha Les Paul Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 707 students10
0.5 miles
325 Carroll St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105 0.5 6-8 707 - Waukesha Waukesha Stem Academy Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 784 students10
0.8 miles
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305 0.8 PK-8 784 - Waukesha Blair Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 312 students10
0.9 miles
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405 0.9 PK-5 312
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