For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,064 students in La Crosse County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in La Crosse County, WI are Coulee Region Virtual Academy, Onalaska High School and West Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in La Crosse County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
La Crosse County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holmen High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in La Crosse County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coulee Region Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
228 5th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Onalaska High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Hilltopper Pl
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #33.
West Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
La Crosse Polytechnic School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Bangor Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 10th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Grades: 6-12
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Logan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ranger Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #77.
Holmen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mchugh Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3372
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3372
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #88.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
La Crosse County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Rivers Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
901 Caledonia St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
300 4th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Lacrossroads Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
N8244 County Road C
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Grades: PK-K
| 264 students
The Partnership Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Grades: 7-8
| 92 students
1307 Hayes St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
Grades: PK-1
| 152 students
Ventures Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
502 North Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
304 6th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in La Crosse County, WI include Coulee Region Virtual Academy, Onalaska High School and West Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Crosse County?
8 public high schools are located in La Crosse County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Crosse County include: Central High School vs. Logan High School, West Salem High School vs. Onalaska High School, Logan High School vs. Central High School
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