For the 2026 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in La Crosse County (2026)
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 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 34% (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, Logan High School vs. Central High School, West Salem High School vs. Onalaska High School
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