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James E Dottke Alternative School

7815 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, James E Dottke Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James E Dottke Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James E Dottke Alternative School's student population of 159 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James E Dottke Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E Dottke Alternative School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James E Dottke Alternative School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in James E Dottke Alternative School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of James E Dottke Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of James E Dottke Alternative School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James E Dottke Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James E Dottke Alternative School's ranking?
James E Dottke Alternative School is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of James E Dottke Alternative School?
The graduation rate of James E Dottke Alternative School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend James E Dottke Alternative School?
159 students attend James E Dottke Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James E Dottke Alternative School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E Dottke Alternative School?
James E Dottke Alternative School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does James E Dottke Alternative School offer ?
James E Dottke Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James E Dottke Alternative School part of?
James E Dottke Alternative School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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