D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Waukesha East Alternative School

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1150 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 30th percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
D
64% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
74
Students
enrolled
7.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 21st percentile, math 39th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%18/10064% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−15 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−16 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate64% (−23 pts vs. state avg 87%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1150 Whiterock Ave
City Waukesha
ZIP Code 53186
District 5515780
NCES School ID 551578002502
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53186

Understanding the community around Waukesha East Alternative School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,602
Per Capita Income $39,484
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $256,800
Median Rent $1,111
Owner-Occupied 54.6%
Renter-Occupied 45.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Waukesha East Alternative School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.2%
Hispanic/Latino 36.5%
Black 16.2%
Two or More Races 5.4%
American Indian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 74
Teachers (FTE) 10.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Waukesha East Alternative School?
Waukesha East Alternative School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Waukesha East Alternative School?
Waukesha East Alternative School has 74 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1.
What grades does Waukesha East Alternative School serve?
Waukesha East Alternative School serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Waukesha East Alternative School receive per student?
Waukesha East Alternative School receives $14,620 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Waukesha East Alternative School in 53186 ▼
Avg Home Value
$375,394
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,341
1-Year Change
+9.6%
% Renters
45.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026