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West Allis-West Milwaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,607 students in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Wisconsin.
Public High Schools in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Public High School in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nathan Hale High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
19 Schools
643 Schools
# Students
7,347 Students
285,156 Students
# Teachers
556 Teachers
19,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.50
# American Indian Students
60 Students
3,808 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
213 Students
12,055 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,174 Students
35,218 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
13%
# Black Students
844 Students
25,971 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
3,398 Students
196,761 Students
% White Students
46%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
219 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
651 Students
11,436 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
392
865
# Students in K Grade:
430
976
# Students in 1st Grade:
466
1,081
# Students in 2nd Grade:
453
1,112
# Students in 3rd Grade:
473
1,179
# Students in 4th Grade:
470
1,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
471
1,200
# Students in 6th Grade:
499
3,234
# Students in 7th Grade:
566
5,216
# Students in 8th Grade:
597
6,520
# Students in 9th Grade:
636
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
640
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
586
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
668
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,868 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,184 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,868
$16,747
Spending / Student
$16,184
$16,719
Best West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Public High Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11601 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #22.
James E Dottke Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8516 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Charter School
7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4200
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4200
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1509 S 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
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