- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Allis, WI
James E Dottke Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for James E Dottke Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551626002490
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E Dottke Alternative School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James E Dottke Alternative School has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E Dottke Alternative School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
James E Dottke Alternative School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 551626002490 · West Allis, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 15.3:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale High (1,134 students)
James E Dottke Alternative School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
James E Dottke Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale Hi
Nathan Hale High
1,134 students
- Central High
Central High
961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wr
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
902 students
- Jefferson Elem 393
Jefferson Elementary
393 students
- Horace Mann El 384
Horace Mann Elementary
384 students
- This school 168
James E Dottke Alternative School
168 students
What this shows James E Dottke Alternative School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How James E Dottke Alternative School compares
James E Dottke Alternative School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, James E Dottke Alternative School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James E Dottke Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James E Dottke Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in West Allis
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about James E Dottke Alternative School
How many students attend James E Dottke Alternative School?
James E Dottke Alternative School has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Allis, WI. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E Dottke Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at James E Dottke Alternative School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James E Dottke Alternative School?
64.8% of students at James E Dottke Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E Dottke Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at James E Dottke Alternative School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in West Allis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E Dottke Alternative School?
James E Dottke Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James E Dottke Alternative School rank among high schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, James E Dottke Alternative School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Allis, 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 West Allis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides James E Dottke Alternative School, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.