- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukee, WI
Alliance School of Milwaukee
Federal NCES profile for Alliance School of Milwaukee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550960002603Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance School of Milwaukee earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 34
- high schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alliance School of Milwaukee has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance School of Milwaukee ranks #2 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Alliance School of Milwaukee grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 550960002603 · Milwaukee, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
141 enr · 12.8:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Alliance School of Milwaukee grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Alliance School of Milwaukee in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school 141
Alliance School of Milwaukee
141 students
What this shows Alliance School of Milwaukee reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alliance School of Milwaukee compares
Alliance School of Milwaukee is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 115% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Alliance School of Milwaukee is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alliance School of Milwaukee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alliance School of Milwaukee's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Hamilton High
Standard public school
1,472 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan College Preparatory High
Standard public school
1,372 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
King International
Standard public school
1,308 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,240 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bradley Technology High
Standard public school
1,048 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pulaski High
Standard public school
1,041 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alliance School of Milwaukee
How many students attend Alliance School of Milwaukee?
Alliance School of Milwaukee has 141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance School of Milwaukee?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance School of Milwaukee is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alliance School of Milwaukee?
82.8% of students at Alliance School of Milwaukee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance School of Milwaukee?
The largest demographic group at Alliance School of Milwaukee is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance School of Milwaukee?
Alliance School of Milwaukee has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alliance School of Milwaukee rank among high schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance School of Milwaukee ranks #2 of 34 high schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Alliance School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.