Waukesha East Alternative School

1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
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Bottom 50%
Serving 74 students in grades 6-12, Waukesha East Alternative 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waukesha East Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Waukesha East Alternative School's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Waukesha East Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waukesha East Alternative School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waukesha East Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waukesha East Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waukesha East Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
45%
14%
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Black
17%
9%
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White
34%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Waukesha East Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waukesha East Alternative School's ranking?
Waukesha East Alternative School is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waukesha East Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Waukesha East Alternative School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waukesha East Alternative School?
74 students attend Waukesha East Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Waukesha East Alternative School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waukesha East Alternative School?
Waukesha East Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waukesha East Alternative School offer ?
Waukesha East Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waukesha East Alternative School part of?
Waukesha East Alternative School is part of Waukesha School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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