How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High | La Crosse Polytechnic School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Crosse, WI | La Crosse, WI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 969 | 86 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.2% | 30.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High | La Crosse Polytechnic School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,341 | $18,341 |
| District | La Crosse School District | La Crosse School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High | La Crosse Polytechnic School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.3% | 87.8% |
| African American | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.2% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High | La Crosse Polytechnic School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 242.3:1 | 286.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.8% | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 76 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.