Central High

Central High serves 1,032 students in grades 9-12 in West Allis, Wisconsin, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 across 68 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public high school ranks in the 26th percentile among Wisconsin high schools, placing #1,554 out of 2,112 schools statewide, with room for academic growth as the school works to support student development. The school operates in Milwaukee County's 53227 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $68,533 and median home value is $196,100.

The surrounding community has a 10.5% poverty rate, with 29% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. This demographic mix creates a diverse learning environment where students from various economic backgrounds come together. Central High's substantial enrollment of over 1,000 students provides opportunities for a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities typical of larger high schools.

The manageable class sizes, reflected in the 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio, allow for more personalized attention than often found in schools of similar size. The school is situated in a large suburban area of West Allis, part of the greater Milwaukee metropolitan region, offering students access to both suburban amenities and urban opportunities.