Enrollment
1,134
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551626002117
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathan Hale High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathan Hale High
Nathan Hale High is a higher-need, large high school in West Allis, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,134 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,134 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Allis's high schools, it stands alongside Central High (961 students): Nathan Hale High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Central High (961 students) and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students) alongside Nathan Hale High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nathan Hale High compares
Nathan Hale High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which includes Nathan Hale High.
$13,812
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 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
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nathan Hale High a good school?
Nathan Hale High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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