Is Laona High a good school?

Laona High ranks 46 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laona High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Laona High.

What is the racial makeup of Laona High?

Students at Laona High are 81% White, 13% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Laona High?

Laona High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Robinson Elementary

Laona High

Summary:

Laona High is a public high school located in Laona, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 129 students. This school is part of the Laona School District, which is ranked 216 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Laona High is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Wisconsin and outperforming the state average in various subject areas. The school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 10% of Wisconsin high schools in 2014-2015 to the top 10% in 2023-2024, where it currently ranks 46th out of 431 high schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Laona High also maintains a high 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.9% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools of Goodman High, Crandon High, and Wabeno High, Laona High stands out as the highest-performing school in the region. Goodman High and Wabeno High, in particular, have lower statewide rankings and test scores, suggesting that Laona High is providing a significantly better educational experience for its students. However, Laona High has experienced a relatively high rate of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.7% to 25% over the past five years, which is an area the school may want to address.

Detail:

Public 6-12

5216 Forest Ave
Laona, WI 54541-9375

(715) 674-2143

District: Laona School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,652

Feeder schools for Laona High:

Elementary:

Robinson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 129

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

American Indian:

13.2%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laona High ranks better than 56.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Laona High ranks better than 89.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Laona 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 (81.4%), American Indian (13.2%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laona High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Laona High employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laona High is $15,652.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laona High:

SchoolDigger ranks Laona High 281^st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Laona High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Laona High 46^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Laona High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Laona School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laona School District 216^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	29.55	277^th	324	14.5%
2007	51.16	253^rd	366	30.9%
2008	26.32	453^rd	519	12.7%
2009	47.72	364^th	521	30.1%
2010	18.54	482^nd	539	10.6%
2011	37.71	446^th	549	18.8%
2012	32.06	471^st	559	15.7%
2013	22.34	486^th	569	14.6%
2014	6.97	539^th	585	7.9%
2015	30.31	485^th	612	20.8%
2016	46.91	347^th	609	43.0%
2017	45.14	358^th	612	41.5%
2018	62.13	213^th	579	63.2%
2019	87.80	36^th	594	93.9%
2021	63.95	196^th	613	68.0%
2022	55.21	275^th	617	55.4%
2023	79.56	86^th	640	86.6%
2024	57.94	281^st	641	56.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	90.65	10^th	487	97.9%
2022	37.61	349^th	522	33.1%
2023	77.19	58^th	525	89.0%
2024	67.09	121^st	520	76.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.67	156^th	551	71.7%
2021	47.72	321^st	574	44.1%
2022	60.43	209^th	576	63.7%
2023	75.28	102^nd	579	82.4%
2024	67.02	184^th	580	68.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	51.13	289^th	551	47.5%
2021	74.22	106^th	572	81.5%
2022	47.42	316^th	577	45.2%
2023	80.04	78^th	591	86.8%
2024	54.83	277^th	585	52.6%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.91	3^rd	14	78.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.08	280^th	397	29.5%
2024	67.85	111^th	407	72.7%

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

Rank History for Laona High

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Rank History for all high school students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	18.73	246^th	275	10.5%
2008	36.65	366^th	437	16.2%
2009	62.64	177^th	438	59.6%
2010	6.87	425^th	450	5.6%
2011	51.22	299^th	445	32.8%
2012	34.28	376^th	452	16.8%
2013	34.00	375^th	457	17.9%
2014	35.03	373^rd	462	19.3%
2015	17.58	428^th	466	8.2%
2017	11.55	388^th	410	5.4%
2022	59.98	137^th	391	65.0%
2023	47.45	217^th	415	47.7%
2024	81.45	46^th	431	89.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Laona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.76	65^th	359	81.9%
2024	78.06	56^th	365	84.7%

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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 Laona High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	146	n/a	1	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	149
1990	160	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	167
1991	147	0	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	157
1992	149	0	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	155
1993	149	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
1994	143	1	3	1	7	n/a	n/a	155
1995	162	0	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	172
1996	162	0	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	172
1997	152	0	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	160
1998	145	0	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	151
1999	154	1	6	1	5	n/a	n/a	167
2000	158	2	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	171
2001	133	2	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	144
2002	129	2	6	0	3	n/a	n/a	140
2003	129	2	6	0	3	n/a	n/a	140
2004	121	2	8	1	7	n/a	n/a	139
2005	123	1	5	2	5	n/a	n/a	136
2006	110	0	6	1	5	n/a	n/a	122
2007	105	0	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	111
2008	119	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	124
2009	107	1	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	114
2010	105	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	110
2011	100	1	0	1	3	1	0	106
2012	103	1	0	0	3	0	0	107
2013	102	1	0	0	5	0	0	108
2014	100	0	0	0	4	1	0	105
2015	97	0	0	0	2	1	0	100
2016	90	0	0	0	3	1	0	94
2017	88	0	0	0	5	1	0	94
2018	86	1	0	2	8	2	0	99
2019	86	0	0	1	10	1	0	98
2020	83	0	0	5	10	1	2	101
2021	83	0	0	3	18	1	2	107
2022	110	3	0	4	17	0	0	134
2023	105	2	0	2	17	0	3	129

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 Laona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	13.0	11.4	32.9
1990	167	14.0	11.9	33.5
1991	157	13.0	12.0	35
1992	155	13.0	11.9	45.2
1993	154	13.1	11.8	34.4
1994	155	12.8	12.1	28.4
1995	172	10.8	15.9	31.4
1996	172	10.8	15.9	31.4
1997	160	10.7	15.0	30.6
1998	151	10.5	14.4	23.8
1999	167	10.3	16.2	43.1
2000	171	9.8	17.4	43.3
2001	144	12.5	11.5	48.6
2002	140	12.7	11.0	42.9
2003	140	12.7	11.0	42.9
2004	139	12.5	11.1	47.5
2005	136	11.5	11.8	n/a
2006	122	10.0	12.2	n/a
2007	111	10.1	11.0	53.2
2008	124	9.8	12.7	57.3
2009	114	9.7	11.8	68.4
2010	110	9.5	11.4	44.5
2011	106	9.5	11.1	44.3
2012	107	9.4	11.2	42.1
2013	108	9.8	10.9	38
2014	105	9.6	10.9	43.8
2015	100	n/a	n/a	21
2016	94	10.0	9.4	31.9
2017	94	9.6	9.7	35.1
2018	99	9.6	10.2	41.4
2019	98	9.6	10.1	44.9
2020	101	9.6	10.4	50.5
2021	107	9.6	11.1	35.5
2022	134	9.2	14.4	41
2023	129	9.4	13.6	39.5

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 Laona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	13.0	11.4	32.9
1990	167	14.0	11.9	33.5
1991	157	13.0	12.0	35
1992	155	13.0	11.9	45.2
1993	154	13.1	11.8	34.4
1994	155	12.8	12.1	28.4
1995	172	10.8	15.9	31.4
1996	172	10.8	15.9	31.4
1997	160	10.7	15.0	30.6
1998	151	10.5	14.4	23.8
1999	167	10.3	16.2	43.1
2000	171	9.8	17.4	43.3
2001	144	12.5	11.5	48.6
2002	140	12.7	11.0	42.9
2003	140	12.7	11.0	42.9
2004	139	12.5	11.1	47.5
2005	136	11.5	11.8	n/a
2006	122	10.0	12.2	n/a
2007	111	10.1	11.0	53.2
2008	124	9.8	12.7	57.3
2009	114	9.7	11.8	68.4
2010	110	9.5	11.4	44.5
2011	106	9.5	11.1	44.3
2012	107	9.4	11.2	42.1
2013	108	9.8	10.9	38
2014	105	9.6	10.9	43.8
2015	100	n/a	n/a	21
2016	94	10.0	9.4	31.9
2017	94	9.6	9.7	35.1
2018	99	9.6	10.2	41.4
2019	98	9.6	10.1	44.9
2020	101	9.6	10.4	50.5
2021	107	9.6	11.1	35.5
2022	134	9.2	14.4	41
2023	129	9.4	13.6	39.5

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 Laona High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$306 (1.8%)	$16,647 (98.2%)	$16,953
2020	$440 (2.8%)	$15,552 (97.2%)	$15,992
2021	$658 (4.2%)	$14,995 (95.8%)	$15,652

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laona High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 86^th of 640 Middle schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laona High)	63.2	66.7	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laona School District)	63.2	66.7	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laona High)	57.9	66.7	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laona School District)	57.9	66.7	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laona High)	64.3	47.8	16.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laona School District)	64.3	47.8	16.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laona High)	71.4	60.9	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laona School District)	71.4	60.9	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Laona High)	64.3	69.6	5.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Laona School District)	64.3	69.6	5.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Laona High)	78.6	52.2	26.4%
8th Grade Science (Laona School District)	78.6	52.2	26.4%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Laona High)	47.1	57.1	10.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Laona School District)	47.1	57.1	10.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	98	129	31.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	10	17	70%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	86	105	22.1%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.9%	39.5%	5.4%

Schools Near Laona 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
Laona High	Public	6-12	5216 Forest Ave	Laona	54541	Forest County	Laona School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 674-2143	129	9	13.6	39.5%	105 (81.4%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	81.5	46^th of 431 public high schools	89.3%		47.4	217^th of 415 public high schools	47.7%	171			53.9	66.7	40.0	40.9	77.8	46.7	68.2	54.6	64.7	50.0	$15,652	$658	$14,995
Wabeno High	Public	6-12	4325 N Branch St	Wabeno	54566	Forest County	Wabeno Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 473-5122	179	20	8.7	67.6%	114 (63.7%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.5%)	3 (1.7%)	40 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.3%)	19.4	384^th of 431 public high schools	10.9%		23.7	345^th of 415 public high schools	16.9%	39	26.9	26.9	30.8	23.1	48.5	29.4	26.9	42.4	41.2	52.9	40.0	29.4	$18,286	$614	$17,673
Crandon High	Public	9-12	9750 US Highway 8 W	Crandon	54520	Forest County	Crandon School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 478-6125	242	15	15.6	37.2%	130 (53.7%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.7%)	1 (0.4%)	73 (30.2%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.7%)	43.5	264^th of 431 public high schools	38.7%		27.4	326^th of 415 public high schools	21.4%	62	45.8	33.3	47.9								41.9		$13,357	$402	$12,957
Goodman High	Public	7-12	1 Falcon Crest	Goodman	54125	Marinette County	Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 336-2575	45	8	5.6	60.0%	40 (88.9%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49.7	226^th of 431 public high schools	47.6%					(n/a)	54.6	36.4											$30,643	$1,100	$29,543

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