High Schools in La Crosse School District

The La Crosse School District in Wisconsin is home to three high schools: Central High, Logan High, and La Crosse Polytechnic School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Among the three high schools, La Crosse Polytechnic School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best schools in the state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's impressive test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and its low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 contribute to its strong academic performance. In contrast, Central High and Logan High have shown more mixed results, with some subject areas exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall behind.

Graduation rates and dropout rates are similar across the three high schools, with all three reporting graduation rates around 91% and dropout rates around 1.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the schools differ in their free and reduced-price lunch rates, with Logan High having the highest percentage at 50.91%, followed by Central High at 42.5% and La Crosse Polytechnic School at 36.79%. Additionally, the schools vary in their spending per student, with Logan High having the highest at $16,323, followed by La Crosse Polytechnic School at $15,240 and Central High at $14,463.