Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, La Crosse High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: La Crosse High's attendance zone covers the entire La Crosse, KS school district, encompassing approximately 485.7 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 24.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Crosse High School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
La Crosse High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Crosse High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Crosse High School's ranking?
La Crosse High School is ranked #934 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Crosse High School?
The graduation rate of La Crosse High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend La Crosse High School?
87 students attend La Crosse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of La Crosse High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Crosse High School?
La Crosse High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Crosse High School offer ?
La Crosse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Crosse High School part of?
La Crosse High School is part of Lacrosse School District.
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