Central High

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

www.wawmsd.org

961 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.

961

Total Students

66.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	402
Black	144
Asian	23
Two or More	81
American Indian	12

Hispanic
402 (41.8%)
White
299 (31.1%)
Black
144 (15.0%)
Two or More
81 (8.4%)
Asian
23 (2.4%)
American Indian
12 (1.2%)

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.wawmsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	961
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 9 226

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 252

Grade 12 232