Nathan Hale High School is a public high school in West Allis, Wisconsin, located on Lincoln Avenue and South 116th Street. The school boundaries are the City of West Allis, Village of West Milwaukee as well as portions of New Berlin and Greenfield.
Serving 1,208 students in grades 9-12, Nathan Hale High 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 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Hale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nathan Hale High School's student population of 1,208 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathan Hale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
12%
9%
White
51%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Herbie The Husky (#07)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale High School's ranking?
Nathan Hale High School is ranked #1632 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Nathan Hale High School often compared to?
Nathan Hale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nathan Hale High School?
The graduation rate of Nathan Hale High School is 93%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nathan Hale High School?
1,208 students attend Nathan Hale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nathan Hale High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale High School?
Nathan Hale High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale High School offer ?
Nathan Hale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nathan Hale High School part of?
Nathan Hale High School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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