- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Allis, WI
Nathan Hale High
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551626002117
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Hale High has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Nathan Hale High held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.8 → 75.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 551626002117 · West Allis, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,134 enr · 15.1:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (961 students)
Nathan Hale High held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.8 → 75.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Lane Intermedi 381
Lane Intermediate
381 students
What this shows Nathan Hale High reports 1,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale High compares
Nathan Hale High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,134
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Nathan Hale High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Nathan Hale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lane Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale High
How many students attend Nathan Hale High?
Nathan Hale High has 1,134 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Allis, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,261 (2022-23) → 1,208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale High is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nathan Hale High?
53.1% of students at Nathan Hale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale High?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale High is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in West Allis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale High?
Nathan Hale High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Nathan Hale High rank among high schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale High ranks #3 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 Nathan Hale High, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Central High (961 students), Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students), and Jefferson Elementary (393 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.