At a glance
Reported students
1,134
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Nathan Hale High: 1,134 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
16.1:1 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
- 1,274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Nathan Hale High
Nathan Hale High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Allis. It is one of 15 current school records connected to West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. NCES reports 1,134 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above 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 White (50.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.7%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Nathan Hale High
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.55 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.9%
- Hispanic25.7%
- Black12.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central High
High · Grades 09–12
961 reported students
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School
High · Grades 09–12
168 reported students
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
88 reported students
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
Middle · Grades 06–08
902 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Horace Mann Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students