Robert M. La Follette High School is a public high school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving the city's far east side with its attendance boundaries including parts of the City of Madison, City of Fitchburg, Town of Blooming Grove, and Town of Burke, teaching students in grades 9-12.
Serving 1,541 students in grades 9-12, Lafollette 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 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafollette High School's student population of 1,541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Motto
Bringing out the best in every student.
School Rankings
Lafollette 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 Lafollette High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1711 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
23%
9%
White
28%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafollette High School's ranking?
Lafollette High School is ranked #1711 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lafollette High School often compared to?
Lafollette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monona Grove High School, East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafollette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafollette High School is 89%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lafollette High School?
1,541 students attend Lafollette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lafollette High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafollette High School?
Lafollette High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafollette High School offer ?
Lafollette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lafollette High School part of?
Lafollette High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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