Below Average
#1845 of 2,105 schools in WI
Laurel High
High School · Viroqua Area School District · Viroqua, WI
A Viroqua Area School District charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Blackhawk Dr, Viroqua, WI 54665
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laurel High score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laurel 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,653/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Viroqua), 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
$70,893
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon County Area Better Futures HighCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Viroqua HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Youth Initiative High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Viroqua Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel High is listed in Viroqua Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel High
Laurel High is a public high school in Viroqua, WI, part of Viroqua Area School District, serving approximately 45 students in grades 9th-12th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,845 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel High
What grades does Laurel High serve?
Laurel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Laurel High?
Laurel High has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel High is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel High rank in WI?
Laurel High ranks #1,845 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Laurel High's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Laurel High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Laurel High a charter school?
Yes, Laurel High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Laurel High a Title I school?
No, Laurel High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel High?
26.7% of students at Laurel 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vernon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (608) 637-3191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 54665)
- 8,741
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 54665; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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