Public schools in West Allis, WI
12 open public schools with an address in West Allis, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,652
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of West Allis public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in West Allis, WI: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,652 students, an average of 471 per school. The largest campus is Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), and the largest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary (393).
Every listed school belongs to West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving West Allis
Elementary schools in West Allis
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 244 | 13.5:1 | |
| Horace Mann Elementary West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 384 | 13.5:1 | |
| Irving Elementary West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 375 | 11.6:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 393 | 12.6:1 | |
| Mitchell Elementary West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 267 | 14.8:1 | |
| Walker Elementary West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 371 | 14.7:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 365 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in West Allis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | 06–08 | 902 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in West Allis
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 961 | 14.5:1 | |
| Deeper Learning Virtual Academy West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Charter · Virtual | 06–12 | 88 | 17.6:1 | |
| James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 168 | 12:1 | |
| Nathan Hale High West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,134 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic31.1%
- Black11%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 West Allis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,652 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Allis
How many public schools are in West Allis, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in West Allis: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 5,652 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Allis?
All listed public schools with an address in West Allis belong to West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in West Allis?
Nathan Hale High reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Allis, with 1,134 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Allis?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in West Allis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Deeper Learning Virtual Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Allis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Allis public schools is 13.5:1, similar to the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in West Allis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities