Enrollment
43
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551536001936Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Viroqua · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+199% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel High
Laurel High is a small charter high school in Viroqua, Wisconsin, enrolling 43 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 199% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Wisconsin schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Viroqua's high schools, it stands alongside Viroqua High (301 students): Laurel High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43:1 vs 13.1:1).
Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua High (301 students) and Viroqua Elementary (276 students) alongside Laurel High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Laurel High compares
Laurel High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,360
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Viroqua Area School District, which includes Laurel High.
$15,360
Per student
+3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 47.8%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Laurel High a good school?
Laurel High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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