Alliance School of Milwaukee

Summary:

Alliance School of Milwaukee is a public charter high school serving 145 students in grades 9-12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is part of the Milwaukee School District.

The data reveals that Alliance School of Milwaukee is consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages across a range of key metrics. The school has ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin high schools for over a decade, with its four-year graduation rate declining from 62% in 2018-2019 to just 36.1% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has high dropout rates, ranging from 6.2% to 12.1%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 87.1% in the 2022-2023 school year. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently well below the district and state averages, with only 11.76% of students proficient or better in ACT/Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 13.82% for the Milwaukee School District and 42.37% for the state.

When comparing Alliance School of Milwaukee to other nearby schools in the Milwaukee School District, such as North Division High, Shalom High, and NOVA-Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy, it becomes clear that Alliance School of Milwaukee is struggling relative to its peers, with slightly better metrics in some areas. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 82.76% to 91.25% over the past few years, likely contributes to the challenges it faces and highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to help this population succeed.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 267-5400

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
425^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,180

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 145

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.4%

Hispanic:

15.2%

White:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alliance School of Milwaukee ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 7^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alliance School of Milwaukee who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.4%), Hispanic (15.2%), White (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alliance School of Milwaukee is 12.5, which is the 9^th best among 12 high schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)

Compare Alliance School of Milwaukee employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alliance School of Milwaukee is $18,180, which is the 9^th highest among 12 high schools in the Milwaukee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alliance School of Milwaukee was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Alliance School of Milwaukee 425^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Alliance School of Milwaukee in the ranking list.)

Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alliance School of Milwaukee

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	0.43	281^st	281	0.0%
2008	0.35	426^th	437	2.5%
2009	2.63	418^th	438	4.6%
2010	8.14	423^rd	450	6.0%
2011	10.22	418^th	445	6.1%
2012	0.34	437^th	452	3.3%
2013	0.40	445^th	457	2.6%
2014	2.23	436^th	462	5.6%
2023	13.11	391^st	415	5.8%
2024	2.81	425^th	431	1.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Alliance School of Milwaukee

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	38	53	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	104
2007	36	66	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2008	35	59	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	108
2009	40	69	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
2010	45	92	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2011	43	85	0	34	2	0	0	0	164
2012	49	71	0	38	1	0	0	0	159
2013	55	74	5	41	2	0	1	0	178
2014	43	78	7	45	2	0	0	0	175
2015	49	80	10	38	1	0	0	0	178
2016	49	102	11	37	2	1	1	0	203
2017	38	108	8	34	5	1	6	0	200
2018	37	119	7	30	4	0	6	0	203
2019	30	136	1	29	2	0	5	0	203
2020	25	133	0	20	2	0	8	0	188
2021	16	103	2	26	1	0	12	0	160
2022	19	91	0	23	0	0	14	1	148
2023	17	92	4	22	0	0	10	0	145

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alliance School of Milwaukee

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	104	5.0	20.8	n/a
2007	115	6.0	19.2	57.4
2008	108	7.0	15.4	52.8
2009	124	5.2	23.8	65.3
2010	161	9.9	16.1	75.2
2011	164	3.1	51.7	58.5
2012	159	3.1	50.7	76.7
2013	178	9.1	19.4	70.2
2014	175	10.4	16.7	76
2015	178	n/a	n/a	80.9
2016	203	14.0	14.5	n/a
2017	200	15.0	13.3	73.5
2018	203	14.0	14.5	81.8
2019	203	14.4	14.0	74.9
2020	188	13.5	13.9	78.2
2021	160	13.0	12.3	91.3
2022	148	11.8	12.4	87.8
2023	145	11.5	12.5	82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alliance School of Milwaukee

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	104	5.0	20.8	n/a
2007	115	6.0	19.2	57.4
2008	108	7.0	15.4	52.8
2009	124	5.2	23.8	65.3
2010	161	9.9	16.1	75.2
2011	164	3.1	51.7	58.5
2012	159	3.1	50.7	76.7
2013	178	9.1	19.4	70.2
2014	175	10.4	16.7	76
2015	178	n/a	n/a	80.9
2016	203	14.0	14.5	n/a
2017	200	15.0	13.3	73.5
2018	203	14.0	14.5	81.8
2019	203	14.4	14.0	74.9
2020	188	13.5	13.9	78.2
2021	160	13.0	12.3	91.3
2022	148	11.8	12.4	87.8
2023	145	11.5	12.5	82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alliance School of Milwaukee

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,249 (15.4%)	$12,385 (84.6%)	$14,634
2020	$1,991 (11.5%)	$15,389 (88.5%)	$17,380
2021	$3,242 (17.8%)	$14,938 (82.2%)	$18,180

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alliance School of Milwaukee

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Alliance School of Milwaukee)	9.1	31.3	22.2%
10th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)	17.9	22.2	4.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	203	145	28.6%
African American	136	92	32.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	29	22	24.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	17	43.3%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.9%	82.8%	7.9%

Schools Near Alliance School of Milwaukee

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alliance School of Milwaukee	Public, Charter	9-12	850 W Walnut St	Milwaukee	53205	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 267-5400	145	12	12.5	82.8%	17 (11.7%)	92 (63.4%)	22 (15.2%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	2.8	425^th of 431 public high schools	1.4%		13.1	391^st of 415 public high schools	5.8%	34	12.5	11.8		15.8	$18,180	$3,242	$14,938
UpGrade Media Arts Schools	Public, Charter	6-12	11220 West Burleigh Street	Wauwatosa	53222	Milwaukee County	UpGrade Media Arts Schools Inc	Yes	No	No	No	(833) 922-2438	7	0	1.6		0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Shalom High	Public	9-12	1749 N 16th St	Milwaukee	53205	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 933-5019	106	6	17.6	93.4%	4 (3.8%)	96 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)								(n/a)				0.0	$14,176	$1,678	$12,498
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility	Public	12	1015 N 10th St	Milwaukee	53205	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(414) 212-3535	3	2	1.5		0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center	Public	6-12	949 N 9th St	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 226-7330	5	3	1.6		0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$93,333	$5,588	$87,746
Tenor High	Public, Charter	9-12	918 Vel R Phillips Ave	Milwaukee	53203	Milwaukee County	Seeds of Health Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(414) 431-4371	550	23	24.2	71.3%	40 (7.3%)	139 (25.3%)	352 (64.0%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	3.2	424^th of 431 public high schools	1.6%		3.9	407^th of 415 public high schools	1.9%	17	17.9		14.6	14.5
North Division High	Public	9-12	1011 W Center St	Milwaukee	53206	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 267-4900	366	29	12.4	91.0%	6 (1.6%)	340 (92.9%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)								(n/a)				5.6	$18,141	$2,935	$15,206
Project STAY-Supporting Teachers and Youth	Public	9-12	609 N 8th St	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 298-9300	101	8	11.9	80.2%	1 (1.0%)	80 (79.2%)	17 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)					$18,226	$2,380	$15,846
Milwaukee High School of the Arts	Public	9-12	2300 W Highland Ave	Milwaukee	53233	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 934-7000	989	65	15.3	73.9%	105 (10.6%)	509 (51.5%)	218 (22.0%)	118 (11.9%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.2%)	4.2	419^th of 431 public high schools	2.8%		9.1	396^th of 415 public high schools	4.6%	23	16.6	4.3	12.4	22.9	$13,758	$1,870	$11,888
Groppi High	Public	9-12	1312 N 27th St	Milwaukee	53208	Milwaukee County	Milwaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(414) 934-8200	68	7	10.3	89.7%	2 (2.9%)	59 (86.8%)	4 (5.9%)	3 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$22,307	$2,516	$19,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Alliance School of Milwaukee

What is the racial makeup of Alliance School of Milwaukee?

Students at Alliance School of Milwaukee are 63% African American, 15% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Alliance School of Milwaukee in?

Milwaukee School District

Is Alliance School of Milwaukee a good school?

Alliance School of Milwaukee ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Alliance School of Milwaukee?

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Alliance School of Milwaukee.

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