WEST ALLIS-WEST MILWAUKEE LEARNING CENTER

West Allis-West Milwaukee Learning Center 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 162 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 14 teachers, West Allis-West Milwaukee Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

The West Allis-West Milwaukee (WAWM) Learning Center, located on W. Lapham Street in West Allis, Wisconsin, serves as a specialized educational facility within the WAWM School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional classroom instruction, the center focuses on providing a personalized environment that fosters academic growth, credit recovery, and behavioral development. By offering smaller class sizes and tailored support services, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare them for post-secondary success.

The Learning Center operates under the broader mission of the WAWM district to ensure all students are college and career ready. In addition to core academic programming, the facility emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and individual accountability. By integrating community resources and a focused curriculum, the center provides a pathway for students to earn their diplomas in a setting that is more responsive to their unique learning needs and personal circumstances.

For more information, contact West Allis-West Milwaukee Learning Center at (414) 604-4210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.