Nathan Hale High

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

11601 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227

www.wawm.k12.wi.us

1,261 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nathan Hale High School, located in West Allis, Wisconsin, is a prominent secondary institution within the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and practical career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on a supportive culture that encourages student involvement, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs, all aimed at developing well-rounded individuals.

In addition to its academic and extracurricular offerings, Nathan Hale High School is deeply integrated into the West Allis community. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with local organizations and families to ensure student success and personal growth. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and modern educational resources, the school strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the evolving workforce, maintaining a long-standing reputation as a central pillar of the West Allis community.

1,261

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathan Hale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	323
Black	149
Asian	32
Two or More	84
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
660 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
323 (25.6 %)
Black
149 (11.8 %)
Two or More
84 (6.7 %)
Asian
32 (2.5 %)
American Indian
12 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)604-3210
Website:	http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	648
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 9 320

Grade 10 325

Grade 11 314

Grade 12 302