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#2045 of 2,105 schools in WI
Central High
High School · West Allis-west Milwaukee School District · West Allis, WI
A West Allis-west Milwaukee School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8516 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2021)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central High score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 11% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Allis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,594
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
48.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| James E Dottke Project-based Learning High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Deeper Learning Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Shared JourneysCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Allis-west Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High is listed in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High
Central High is a public high school in West Allis, WI, part of West Allis-west Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 1,032 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,045 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central High
What grades does Central High serve?
Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has an enrollment of approximately 1,032 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central High rank in WI?
Central High ranks #2,045 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Central High a charter school?
No, Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central High a Title I school?
No, Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central High?
59.9% of students at Central High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (414) 604-3110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53227)
- 22,988
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53227; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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