Summary:
The 54665 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (2 of which are public charter schools). Overall, the Viroqua Area School District is performing above average, ranking 117th out of 426 districts in Wisconsin with a 4-star rating.
Among the standout schools in the area are the Viroqua Area Montessori School, a public charter elementary/middle school that consistently ranks in the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools, and Laurel High, a public charter high school that ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin high schools. The Vernon County Area Better Futures High, while smaller with only 13 students, stands out for serving a high-need population with 69% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
Across the schools, graduation rates are strong, ranging from 91.0% to 91.0%, and dropout rates are low, ranging from 1.3% to 1.3%. However, chronic absenteeism rates are relatively high, ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%. Performance on state assessments varies, with the Viroqua Area Montessori School and Laurel High standing out for higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. Per-student spending ranges from $9,795 to $18,077, with the charter schools generally spending less per student than the traditional public schools.
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