- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Viroqua, WI
Laurel High
Federal NCES profile for Laurel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551536001936Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Viroqua · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel High has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Viroqua, WI.
School address
District: Viroqua Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551536001936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Laurel High grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 551536001936 · Viroqua, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
43 enr · 43:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Viroqua High (301 students)
Laurel High grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Laurel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viroqua High
Viroqua High
301 students
- Viroqua Elemen
Viroqua Elementary
276 students
- Viroqua Middle
Viroqua Middle
253 students
- Viroqua Area M
Viroqua Area Montessori School
147 students
- This school 43
Laurel High
43 students
- Vernon County 18
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
18 students
What this shows Laurel High reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel High compares
Laurel High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43:1 | ▲ 199% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
43:1
students per teacher
- 199% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Laurel High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Viroqua Area School District reports $15,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Area Montessori School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon County Area Better Futures High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Viroqua
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel High
How many students attend Laurel High?
Laurel High has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Viroqua, WI. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel High is 43:1, which is 199% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel High?
25.0% of students at Laurel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel High?
The largest demographic group at Laurel High is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Viroqua, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel High?
Laurel High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel High rank among high schools in Viroqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Viroqua, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Viroqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Viroqua Area School District?
Besides Laurel High, Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua High (301 students), Viroqua Elementary (276 students), and Viroqua Middle (253 students). See the Viroqua Area School District district page for the complete list.