CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Central High is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District school district, located in West Allis, WI with about 1,170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 82 teachers, Central High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Allis Central High School, located at 8516 W. Lincoln Avenue in West Allis, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to providing a diverse student body with a well-rounded academic experience. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a wide array of core curriculum subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized vocational programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, West Allis Central fosters a vibrant school culture through an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Bulldog" pride. By focusing on both rigorous educational standards and the social-emotional growth of its students, Central High strives to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to contribute positively to the broader West Allis community.

For more information, contact Central High at (414) 604-3110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8516 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227-2599
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Allis, WI with about 1,170 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,170
Teachers:
82.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,170 students

White
39.0%
Hispanic/Latino
31.5%
Black or African American
17.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.