La Crosse Central High School is a public high school in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Administered by the School District of La Crosse, it is located on the south side of the city. The school was established in 1907.
Serving 969 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 969 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central High serves the southeast part of La Crosse, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 60.5 square miles, with most students living within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 969 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
969 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Riverhawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1374 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan High School, Onalaska High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Central High School?
969 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Central High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of La Crosse School District.
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