Onalaska High

Onalaska High serves 926 students in grades 9-12 in this small city setting along the Mississippi River in La Crosse County. With 65 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school currently ranks #1,293 out of 2,112 high schools statewide, placing it in the 39th percentile among Wisconsin schools, with room for academic growth as it works to better serve its student body.

As a regular public high school, Onalaska High provides comprehensive educational opportunities for families in this growing community. The surrounding 54650 ZIP code reflects a stable, middle-class community with a median household income of $81,847 and median home values around $257,800. With 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 5%, the area demonstrates strong community support for education.

The ZIP code's population of nearly 25,000 creates a robust local foundation for the school. Onalaska High sits in a picturesque small city environment that combines the benefits of close-knit community feel with access to the broader La Crosse metropolitan area, offering students both hometown connections and regional opportunities.