Summary
Laona High is a public high school located in Laona, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 148 students. The school is part of the Laona School District, which is ranked 196 out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Laona High has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 10% of Laona High schools in 2014-2015 to the top 20% in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Forward Exam and ACT, is generally above the state average, particularly in mathematics and social studies. Notably, Laona High's male students have consistently outperformed their peers statewide, ranking in the top 15% of Wisconsin high schools for male students in recent years. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.8% to 19.8% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Goodman High, Crandon High, and Wabeno High, Laona High generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. However, the school faces challenges related to serving a population with socioeconomic disadvantages, with 38.51% to 41.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The school's per-student spending has been relatively high, ranging from $15,652 to $16,953 in recent years, which may be a reflection of the district's efforts to support its students.
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