For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,968 students in La Crosse, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in La Crosse, WI are Coulee Region Virtual Academy, La Crosse Polytechnic School and Logan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (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 have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
La Crosse, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Logan High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in La Crosse, WI (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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, Wisconsin 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
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
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, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in La Crosse, WI include Coulee Region Virtual Academy, La Crosse Polytechnic School and Logan High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Crosse?
4 public high schools are located in La Crosse.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse?
La Crosse public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in La Crosse are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Crosse include: Central High School vs. Logan High School, Logan High School vs. Central High School
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