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West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
19
Schools
7,095
Students
$16,804
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
63.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
88.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 7,095 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 88.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,804 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (19)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin ElementaryPK–05229
Hoover ElementaryPK–05357
Horace Mann ElementaryPK–05398
Irving ElementaryPK–05371
Jefferson ElementaryPK–05412
Longfellow ElementaryPK–05143
Madison ElementaryPK–05146
Mitchell ElementaryPK–05253
Pershing ElementaryPK–05180
Walker ElementaryPK–05249
Wilson ElementaryPK–05383
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate06–08761
Lane Intermediate06–08381
West Milwaukee Intermediate06–08304
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High09–121,007
James E Dottke Alternative School09–12159
Nathan Hale High09–121,261
Shared JourneysCharter07–122
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Deeper Learning Virtual AcademyCharterPK–1299
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,804+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
37%
State
50.1%
Local (property tax)
37.3%
Federal
12.6%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
7,095
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.2%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,804 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 7,095 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
The graduation rate is 88.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Allis-West Milwaukee School District spend per student?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District spends $16,804 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
64% of students in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Yes — 2 of the 19 schools in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does West Allis-West Milwaukee School District serve?
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.