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La Crosse School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
20
Schools
5,992
Students
$18,341
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
47.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

La Crosse School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 5,992 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, among them 5 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,341 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Middle06–08277
Logan Middle06–08369
Longfellow Middle06–08489
School of Technology and Arts IICharter06–0823
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High09–121,008
La Crosse Polytechnic SchoolCharter06–12120
Logan High09–12754
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coulee Region Virtual AcademyCharterPK–1286
La Crosse Offsite PreschoolPK–PK93
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,341+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
50%
State
37.8%
Local (property tax)
50.4%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
5,992
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,341 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools including 5 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Crosse School District?
La Crosse School District has 20 public schools, serving a total of 5,992 students.
What is the graduation rate for La Crosse School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does La Crosse School District spend per student?
La Crosse School District spends $18,341 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in La Crosse School District?
48% of students in La Crosse School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in La Crosse School District?
Yes — 5 of the 20 schools in La Crosse School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does La Crosse School District serve?
La Crosse School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for La Crosse School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in La Crosse School District is 57/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.