Excellent
#127 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 6% in state
Laona High
High School · Laona School District · Laona, WI
A high school in Laona, WI where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5216 Forest Ave Ste A, Laona, WI 54541
- Math 76% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laona High score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Laona High 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average400/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,083
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$613/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Laona School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laona High is listed in Laona School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laona High
Laona High is a public high school in Laona, WI, part of Laona School District, serving approximately 148 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laona High
What grades does Laona High serve?
Laona High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Laona High?
Laona High has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laona High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laona High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laona High rank in WI?
Laona High ranks #127 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Laona High's MySchoolScout rating?
Laona High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Laona High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laona High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Laona High a charter school?
No, Laona High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laona High a Title I school?
No, Laona High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laona High?
38.5% of students at Laona High 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
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Forest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (715) 674-2143
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 54541)
- 1,516
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 54541; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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