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#1166 of 2,105 schools in WI
La Crosse Polytechnic School
High School · La Crosse School District · La Crosse, WI
A charter high school in La Crosse, WI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
228 5th Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Math 67% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at La Crosse Polytechnic School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Crosse Polytechnic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,109/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Crosse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,078
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulee Region Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Aquinas Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Aquinas High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Coulee Connections - AlternativeeducationPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Crosse School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #11 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Crosse Polytechnic School is listed in La Crosse School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Crosse Polytechnic School
La Crosse Polytechnic School is a public high school in La Crosse, WI, part of La Crosse School District, serving approximately 106 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Crosse Polytechnic School
What grades does La Crosse Polytechnic School serve?
La Crosse Polytechnic School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend La Crosse Polytechnic School?
La Crosse Polytechnic School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Polytechnic School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Polytechnic School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Crosse Polytechnic School rank in WI?
La Crosse Polytechnic School ranks #1,166 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is La Crosse Polytechnic School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Crosse Polytechnic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Crosse Polytechnic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Crosse Polytechnic School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is La Crosse Polytechnic School a charter school?
Yes, La Crosse Polytechnic School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La Crosse Polytechnic School a Title I school?
No, La Crosse Polytechnic School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Crosse Polytechnic School?
36.8% of students at La Crosse Polytechnic School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- La Crosse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (608) 789-5900
- Area population (ZIP 54601)
- 50,474
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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