How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High | James E Dottke Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Allis, WI | West Allis, WI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 961 | 168 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.7% | 64.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High | James E Dottke Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,804 | $16,804 |
| District | West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | West Allis-West Milwaukee School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High | James E Dottke Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 15.0% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.8% | 20.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 12.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High | James E Dottke Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 320.3:1 | 336:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.9% | 54.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.