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#1486 of 2,105 schools in WI
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School
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.
7815 W Lapham St, West Allis, WI 53214
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (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
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$62,712
Median home value
$178,600
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,032 | Compare → |
| St Charles Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–11 | 1.3 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #5 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
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is listed in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is a public high school in West Allis, WI, part of West Allis-west Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,486 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School
What grades does James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School serve?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School rank in WI?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School ranks #1,486 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School's MySchoolScout rating?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School a charter school?
No, James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School a Title I school?
No, James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School?
60.7% of students at James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School 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
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.5%
- Phone
- (414) 604-4210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53214)
- 35,010
- 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 53214; 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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