Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, James E Dottke Project-based Learning 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
James E Dottke Project-based Learning 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 James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is 0.60, 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
#1713 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School's ranking?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is ranked #1713 out of 1,962 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 40% 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 Project-based Learning High School?
The graduation rate of James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School?
168 students attend James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School offer ?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School part of?
James E Dottke Project-based Learning High School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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