La Farge High

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La Farge High ranks 309 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

La Farge High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 64 students, located in the town of La Farge, Wisconsin. The school is part of the La Farge School District, which is ranked 351 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the standout features of La Farge High is its consistently high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.3% to 100% over the past five school years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Richland Center High and North Crawford High. Additionally, the school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.5% over the same period, lower than the dropout rates of nearby schools.

However, La Farge High faces some challenges, such as fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 8.3% to 23.7% over the past five school years. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is also below the state and district averages, though its scores in Social Studies and Science are generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40% to 43.75% over the past three school years, higher than the rates of some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639-7936

(608) 625-2400

District: La Farge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
309^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,196

Feeder schools for La Farge High:

Elementary:	La Farge Elementary
Middle:	La Farge Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 6.4

Number of students: 64

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Farge High ranks worse than 71.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at La Farge High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Farge High is 6.4. (See more...)

Compare La Farge High employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Farge High is $19,196.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Farge High:

SchoolDigger ranks La Farge High 309^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See La Farge High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

La Farge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Farge School District 351^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Farge High

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Rank History for all students at La Farge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	54.31	168^th	275	38.9%
2005	47.43	219^th	287	23.7%
2008	33.20	375^th	437	14.2%
2009	53.37	272^nd	438	37.9%
2010	61.37	212^th	450	52.9%
2011	52.48	290^th	445	34.8%
2012	49.71	313^th	452	30.8%
2013	44.59	320^th	457	30.0%
2014	60.14	193^rd	462	58.2%
2015	54.17	276^th	466	40.8%
2016	56.60	160^th	408	60.8%
2017	70.06	99^th	410	75.9%
2018	14.48	385^th	410	6.1%
2019	28.96	317^th	400	20.8%
2023	19.62	368^th	415	11.3%
2024	34.66	309^th	431	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Farge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.85	192^nd	271	29.2%

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Rank History for Female students at La Farge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.99	319^th	355	10.1%

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Rank History for White students at La Farge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.99	253^rd	300	15.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for La Farge High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	98	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	98
1990	94	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	95
1991	129	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	131
1992	90	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	93
1993	101	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	104
1994	137	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	139
1995	151	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	154
1996	151	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	154
1997	154	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	159
1998	173	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	176
1999	163	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	169
2000	119	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	121
2001	123	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	125
2002	113	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	115
2003	113	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	115
2004	93	2	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	98
2005	88	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	92
2006	84	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	88
2007	82	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	85
2008	74	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	77
2009	75	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	77
2010	74	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	78
2011	78	1	0	1	3	0	0	83
2012	75	1	0	0	0	0	0	76
2013	80	1	1	1	0	0	0	83
2014	72	0	0	0	0	0	0	72
2015	61	0	0	1	0	0	0	62
2016	63	0	0	2	0	0	0	65
2017	57	0	0	2	0	0	1	60
2018	60	0	0	2	0	0	2	64
2019	61	0	0	1	0	0	3	65
2020	57	0	0	2	0	0	5	64
2021	61	0	0	2	0	0	2	65
2022	59	1	0	2	0	0	1	63
2023	59	0	0	3	0	0	2	64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Farge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	98	8.3	11.8	37.8
1990	95	12.3	7.7	37.9
1991	131	13.3	9.8	14.5
1992	93	13.3	6.9	26.9
1993	104	12.0	8.7	22.1
1994	139	12.8	10.9	25.2
1995	154	14.8	10.4	20.8
1996	154	14.8	10.4	20.8
1997	159	14.8	10.7	23.3
1998	176	15.8	11.1	26.1
1999	169	15.8	10.7	34.3
2000	121	11.1	10.9	30.6
2001	125	12.0	10.4	36.8
2002	115	11.6	9.9	37.4
2003	115	11.6	9.9	37.4
2004	98	11.3	8.7	46.9
2005	92	11.2	8.2	n/a
2006	88	10.9	8.1	n/a
2007	85	9.7	8.8	47.1
2008	77	9.5	8.1	50.6
2009	77	9.5	8.1	45.5
2010	78	10.3	7.5	53.8
2011	83	10.4	7.9	57.8
2012	76	9.6	7.8	48.7
2013	83	9.1	9.0	56.6
2014	72	9.6	7.4	54.2
2015	62	n/a	n/a	61.3
2016	65	9.0	7.2	53.8
2017	60	9.5	6.2	48.3
2018	64	8.4	7.5	50
2019	65	8.0	8.0	47.7
2020	64	8.1	7.8	45.3
2021	65	8.1	7.9	40
2022	63	8.9	7.0	41.3
2023	64	9.9	6.4	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Farge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	98	8.3	11.8	37.8
1990	95	12.3	7.7	37.9
1991	131	13.3	9.8	14.5
1992	93	13.3	6.9	26.9
1993	104	12.0	8.7	22.1
1994	139	12.8	10.9	25.2
1995	154	14.8	10.4	20.8
1996	154	14.8	10.4	20.8
1997	159	14.8	10.7	23.3
1998	176	15.8	11.1	26.1
1999	169	15.8	10.7	34.3
2000	121	11.1	10.9	30.6
2001	125	12.0	10.4	36.8
2002	115	11.6	9.9	37.4
2003	115	11.6	9.9	37.4
2004	98	11.3	8.7	46.9
2005	92	11.2	8.2	n/a
2006	88	10.9	8.1	n/a
2007	85	9.7	8.8	47.1
2008	77	9.5	8.1	50.6
2009	77	9.5	8.1	45.5
2010	78	10.3	7.5	53.8
2011	83	10.4	7.9	57.8
2012	76	9.6	7.8	48.7
2013	83	9.1	9.0	56.6
2014	72	9.6	7.4	54.2
2015	62	n/a	n/a	61.3
2016	65	9.0	7.2	53.8
2017	60	9.5	6.2	48.3
2018	64	8.4	7.5	50
2019	65	8.0	8.0	47.7
2020	64	8.1	7.8	45.3
2021	65	8.1	7.9	40
2022	63	8.9	7.0	41.3
2023	64	9.9	6.4	43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Farge High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$731 (3.7%)	$19,146 (96.3%)	$19,878
2020	$551 (3.1%)	$17,028 (96.9%)	$17,579
2021	$1,715 (8.9%)	$17,480 (91.1%)	$19,196

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Farge High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 317^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 368^th of 415 High schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (La Farge High)	35.3	30	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (La Farge School District)	35.3	30	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Science (La Farge High)	26.7	28.6	1.9%
10th Grade Science (La Farge School District)	26.7	28.6	1.9%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	64	1.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	61	59	3.3%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	43.8%	3.9%

Schools Near La Farge High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Farge High	Public	9-12	301 W Adams St	La Farge	54639	Vernon County	La Farge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 625-2400	64	10	6.4	43.8%	59 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	34.7	309^th of 431 public high schools	28.3%		19.6	368^th of 415 public high schools	11.3%	59			20.0								46.7		$19,196	$1,715	$17,480
Kickapoo High	Public	6-12	S6520 State Highway 131	Viola	54664	Richland County	Kickapoo Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 627-0103	265	20	12.9	41.9%	251 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	29.4	328^th of 431 public high schools	23.9%		25.4	338^th of 415 public high schools	18.6%	10	20.0	32.5	32.5	57.7	64.5	54.8	50.0	58.1	45.2	54.8	55.0	48.4	$13,375	$1,152	$12,224
Westby High	Public	9-12	206 West Ave S	Westby	54667	Vernon County	Westby Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 634-3101	300	22	13.5	30.3%	280 (93.3%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	52.4	203^rd of 431 public high schools	52.9%		46	227^th of 415 public high schools	45.3%	24	48.5	45.6	41.2								48.7		$13,513	$846	$12,667
Brookwood High	Public	7-12	28861 Highway 131 N	Ontario	54651	Vernon County	Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 337-4401	266	21	12.6	56.8%	206 (77.4%)	1 (0.4%)	54 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	28.5	334^th of 431 public high schools	22.5%					(n/a)	18.2	38.6	29.6		52.4	27.8		51.2	50.0	55.6	50.0	50.0	$15,221	$779	$14,441
Laurel High	Public, Charter	9-12	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 637-3191	36	1	36.0	27.8%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.2	72^nd of 431 public high schools	83.3%		97.8	7^th of 415 public high schools	98.3%	65		54.6	72.7								42.9		$18,077	$609	$17,468
Viroqua High	Public	9-12	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 637-3191	303	24	12.6	44.9%	279 (92.1%)	5 (1.7%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	65.3	127^th of 431 public high schools	70.5%		62	137^th of 415 public high schools	67.0%	10	47.3	55.4	50.0								52.3		$14,389	$1,400	$12,989
Vernon County Area Better Futures High	Public, Charter	9-12	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 637-3191	20	1	20.0	65.0%	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$11,280	$609	$10,671
Cashton Middle/High	Public	6-12	540 Coe St	Cashton	54619	Monroe County	Cashton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 654-5131	329	28	11.5	33.1%	288 (87.5%)	3 (0.9%)	36 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	46.9	243^rd of 431 public high schools	43.6%		50.9	196^th of 415 public high schools	52.8%	47		36.7	40.8	47.9	66.7	46.2	52.1	71.4	35.9	59.0	55.8	43.6	$11,807	$1,120	$10,687
Hillsboro High	Public	6-12	777 School Rd	Hillsboro	54634	Vernon County	Hillsboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 489-2221	271	25	10.9	42.4%	251 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	50.6	221^st of 431 public high schools	48.7%		39.3	262^nd of 415 public high schools	36.9%	41	55.0	37.5	32.5	48.5	42.1	31.0	42.4	23.7	37.9	51.7	61.1	44.8	$14,967	$2,640	$12,328
North Crawford High	Public	9-12	47050 County Road X	Soldiers Grove	54655	Crawford County	North Crawford School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 735-4311	124	14	8.7	52.4%	112 (90.3%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	57.6	176^th of 431 public high schools	59.2%		14.7	387^th of 415 public high schools	6.7%	211			53.3								36.8		$16,169	$1,147	$15,023

Frequently Asked Questions about La Farge High

Is La Farge High a good school?

La Farge High ranks 309^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into La Farge High?

La Farge High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : La Farge Elementary
Middle : La Farge Middle

What is the racial makeup of La Farge High?

Students at La Farge High are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is La Farge High in?

La Farge School District

How many students attend La Farge High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 64 students attended La Farge High.

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