For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,038 students in La Crosse County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in La Crosse County, WI are Coulee Region Virtual Academy, Onalaska High School and La Crosse Polytechnic School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crosse County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in La Crosse County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
La Crosse County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holmen High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in La Crosse County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coulee Region Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 5th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Wilson St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-4561
Gr: 9-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
La Crosse Polytechnic School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
West Salem High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Bangor Middle/high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 10th Ave S
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Bangor, WI 54614
(608) 486-2331
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Logan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ranger Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Holmen High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mchugh Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3372
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
La Crosse County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
228 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-5900
Gr: 12 | 5 students
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
901 Caledonia St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7685
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 27%
300 4th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7669
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Lacrossroads Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7700
Gr: 9-12
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
N8244 County Road C
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Mindoro, WI 54644
(608) 857-3410
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
200 Eagle Bluff Ct
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-2453
Gr: PK-K | 264 students Minority enrollment: 24%
The Partnership Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7780
Gr: 7-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
1307 Hayes St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 789-7760
Gr: PK-1 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Ventures Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
502 North Main St
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
304 6th St N
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7634
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Crosse County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in La Crosse County, WI include Coulee Region Virtual Academy, Onalaska High School and La Crosse Polytechnic School.
How many public high schools are located in La Crosse County?
8 public high schools are located in La Crosse County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crosse County?
La Crosse County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in La Crosse County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Crosse County include: Central High School vs. Logan High School, West Salem High School vs. Onalaska High School, Logan High School vs. Central High School
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