How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James E Dottke Alternative School | Nathan Hale High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Allis, WI | West Allis, WI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,134 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.8% | 53.1% |
| 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 | James E Dottke Alternative School | Nathan Hale High |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | James E Dottke Alternative School | Nathan Hale High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 50.9% |
| African American | 4.2% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% | 25.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 12.5% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James E Dottke Alternative School | Nathan Hale High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 336:1 | 378:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.8% | 39.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
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.