At a glance
Reported students
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Waukesha East Alternative School: 74 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 77
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Waukesha East Alternative School
Waukesha East Alternative School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Waukesha. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Waukesha School District. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.4%) and White (27%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Waukesha East Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.7
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27%
- Hispanic51.4%
- Black14.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Waukesha School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waukesha Transition Academy
High · Grades 12–12
36 reported students
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
High · Grades 09–12
112 reported students
Riverview School
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
144 reported students
eAchieve Academy
High · Grades 06–12
639 reported students
South High
High · Grades 09–12
833 reported students
Public schools near Waukesha East Alternative School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Transition Academy High · Waukesha School District | 12–12 | 36 | under 0.1 mi |
| Riverview School High · Waukesha School District | 06–12 | 5 | 0.5 mi |
| eAchieve Academy High · Charter · Waukesha School District | 06–12 | 639 | 0.9 mi |
| Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Waukesha School District | 09–12 | 144 | 1.6 mi |
| Waukesha Academy of Health Professions High · Charter · Waukesha School District | 09–12 | 112 | 1.6 mi |
| South High High · Waukesha School District | 09–12 | 833 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waukesha East Alternative School
What grades does Waukesha East Alternative School serve?
Waukesha East Alternative School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Waukesha School District.
How many students attend Waukesha East Alternative School?
Waukesha East Alternative School reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 77 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waukesha East Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 74 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Waukesha East Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waukesha East Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waukesha School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Waukesha East Alternative School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Waukesha East Alternative School in?
Waukesha East Alternative School is part of Waukesha School District, based in Waukesha, WI, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waukesha East Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waukesha Transition Academy (under 0.1 mi), Riverview School (0.5 mi), eAchieve Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.