Enrollment
168
High
DISTRICT 567 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST ALLIS-WEST MILWAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551626002490
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School
7815 W Lapham St, West Allis, WI 53214 · (414) 604-4210 · Milwaukee County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL168 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
106 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 44 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 44 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 42 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 38 | 23% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Milwaukee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 168 | #354 of 532 | #41 of 59 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.1% | #49 of 418 | #30 of 47 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
168
+66 (+65%) vs 2020
+87% since 2010-11, when it was 90
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 8.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 168 | 14 | 12.0:1 | 63% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 168 | 11.8 | 14.2:1 | 61% (102) |
| 2022-23 | 159 | 11.6 | 13.7:1 | 65% (103) |
| 2020-21 | 102 | 12 | 8.5:1 | 77% (79) |
| 2017-18 | 162 | 14.6 | 11.1:1 | 69% (111) |
| 2015-16 | 178 | 14 | 12.7:1 | 81% (145) |
| 2010-11 | 90 | 10 | 9.0:1 | 60% (54) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (162 to 168); teachers down 4% (14.6 to 14).
About James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School is classified as a high school. It is located in West Allis, Wisconsin. It enrolls 168 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 9 through 12. That is 65% below the average of about 475 students for high schools in Wisconsin.
Within West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School is one of 16 schools. The district enrolls 6,619 students.
The largest group at James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School is White students, at 61%. Other groups include 20% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, and 4% Black. By comparison, Milwaukee County residents are about 51% White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School scores 57%.
Its ratio of 12.0:1 is based on 14 full-time-equivalent teachers. High schools in Wisconsin average 14.6:1, 2.6 more students per teacher than here. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 63%. The figure for public schools in Milwaukee County is close, at 64%.
In the surrounding county, Milwaukee County, the median household earns about $64,435 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 35%, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Milwaukee County has 284 public schools with about 122,496 students, including James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School.
Of the public schools around it, James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School is closest to Shared Journeys, about 0.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The federal government classifies James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School's location as Suburb: Large.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 102 students at James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School; in 2024-25, 168. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (12.0:1) than in 2020-21 (8.5:1).
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Milwaukee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
926,331
Census ACS
Median income
$64,435
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
284
122,496 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
- Nathan Hale HighHigh · 1,134 students
- Central HighHigh · 961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wright IntermediateMiddle · 902 students
- Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 393 students
- Horace Mann ElementaryElementary · 384 students
- West Milwaukee IntermediateMiddle · 378 students
Other schools in West Allis
- Nathan Hale HighHigh · 1,134 students
- Central HighHigh · 961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wright IntermediateMiddle · 902 students
- Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 393 students
- Horace Mann ElementaryElementary · 384 students
- Irving ElementaryElementary · 375 students
Nearby schools
- Shared Journeys0.2 mi · 4
- Jefferson Elementary0.6 mi · 393
- Wilson Elementary0.6 mi · 365
- Franklin Elementary0.6 mi · 244
- Central High0.8 mi · 961
- Horace Mann Elementary1.0 mi · 384
Frequently asked questions
About James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High SchoolHow many students attend James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School?
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School enrolls approximately 168 students in grades 09-12.
Is James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School?
At James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School, the student body is approximately 61% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School in?
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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