Central High

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

www.wawm.k12.wi.us

1,007 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,007

Total Students

72.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	386
Black	156
Asian	21
Two or More	87
American Indian	7

Hispanic
386 (38.3 %)
White
350 (34.8 %)
Black
156 (15.5 %)
Two or More
87 (8.6 %)
Asian
21 (2.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-3110
Website:	http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	702
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 262

Grade 10 247

Grade 11 263

Grade 12 235