Middleton Alternative High School serves 125 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
22%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middleton Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Middleton Alternative High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Middleton Alternative High School?
125 students attend Middleton Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Middleton Alternative High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middleton Alternative High School?
Middleton Alternative High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middleton Alternative High School offer ?
Middleton Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Middleton Alternative High School part of?
Middleton Alternative High School is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
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