How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cherokee Heights Middle | LaFollette High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI | Madison, WI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,541 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.7% | 46.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cherokee Heights Middle | LaFollette High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,303 | $20,303 |
| District | Madison Metropolitan School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cherokee Heights Middle | LaFollette High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.1% | 27.7% |
| African American | 10.9% | 22.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.7% | 34.4% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 9.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cherokee Heights Middle | LaFollette High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 256.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.2% | 48.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 33 | 9 |
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.