Laurel High

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Laurel High ranks 72 nd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Laurel High, a public charter high school in Viroqua, Wisconsin, serves 36 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Viroqua Area School District, which is ranked 115 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Laurel High is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Wisconsin, with rankings as high as 1st out of 452 schools in the 2011-2012 school year and 1st out of 450 schools in the 2009-2010 school year. This exceptional performance is reflected in its 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger in multiple years. The school maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in several recent school years, and has consistently reported very low dropout rates, with several years of 0% dropout rates. Laurel High students consistently outperform their peers in the Viroqua Area School District and the state of Wisconsin on various standardized tests, including the Forward Exam and ACT.

While Viroqua High has a higher graduation rate, and some of the smaller rural schools, such as North Crawford High and La Farge High, have lower student-teacher ratios, Laurel High's exceptional performance and consistent high rankings make it a model of excellence in Wisconsin's public education system.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665

(608) 637-3191

District: Viroqua Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,077

Student/teacher ratio: 36.0

Number of students: 36

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

American Indian:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel High ranks better than 83.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Laurel 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 (97.2%), American Indian (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Viroqua Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel High is 36, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Viroqua Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Laurel High employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel High is $18,077, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Viroqua Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel High:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel High 72^nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Laurel High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Viroqua Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Viroqua Area School District 115^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel High

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Rank History for all students at Laurel High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	79.49	34^th	281	87.9%
2008	74.29	72^nd	437	83.5%
2010	93.01	1^st	450	99.8%
2012	94.27	1^st	452	99.8%
2014	84.47	18^th	462	96.1%
2015	90.29	1^st	466	99.8%
2016	90.23	25^th	408	93.9%
2017	97.23	11^th	410	97.3%
2019	65.61	113^th	400	71.8%
2021	78.68	59^th	390	84.9%
2023	97.84	7^th	415	98.3%
2024	77.20	72^nd	431	83.3%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.27	9^th	271	96.7%
2024	80.50	37^th	300	87.7%

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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 Laurel High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	12	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	12
2001	13	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	13
2002	16	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	18
2003	16	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	18
2004	15	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	15
2005	12	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	12
2006	16	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	16
2007	14	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	17
2008	20	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	23
2009	29	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	31
2010	28	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	30
2011	30	1	0	0	0	0	0	31
2012	26	0	0	0	0	0	0	26
2013	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	35
2014	32	0	0	1	1	0	0	34
2015	38	0	0	2	0	0	0	40
2016	34	0	0	1	0	0	0	35
2017	34	0	0	2	0	0	0	36
2018	43	0	0	1	0	0	0	44
2019	43	0	1	1	0	0	0	45
2020	40	0	1	1	0	0	1	43
2021	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	12
2022	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	13
2023	35	0	0	0	1	0	0	36

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 Laurel High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	12	n/a	0.0	33.3
2001	13	n/a	0.0	30.8
2002	18	n/a	n/a	27.8
2003	18	n/a	n/a	27.8
2004	15	n/a	n/a	26.7
2005	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
2006	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2007	17	1.0	17.0	41.2
2008	23	1.2	19.2	43.5
2009	31	1.2	25.8	29
2010	30	1.2	25.0	33.3
2011	31	1.2	25.8	25.8
2012	26	1.2	21.6	34.6
2013	35	1.2	29.1	37.1
2014	34	1.2	28.3	20.6
2015	40	n/a	n/a	22.5
2016	35	1.0	35.0	28.6
2017	36	1.0	36.0	22.2
2018	44	1.0	44.0	31.8
2019	45	1.0	45.0	55.6
2020	43	1.0	43.0	37.2
2021	12	1.0	12.0	33.3
2022	13	1.0	13.0	30.8
2023	36	1.0	36.0	27.8

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 Laurel High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	12	n/a	0.0	33.3
2001	13	n/a	0.0	30.8
2002	18	n/a	n/a	27.8
2003	18	n/a	n/a	27.8
2004	15	n/a	n/a	26.7
2005	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
2006	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2007	17	1.0	17.0	41.2
2008	23	1.2	19.2	43.5
2009	31	1.2	25.8	29
2010	30	1.2	25.0	33.3
2011	31	1.2	25.8	25.8
2012	26	1.2	21.6	34.6
2013	35	1.2	29.1	37.1
2014	34	1.2	28.3	20.6
2015	40	n/a	n/a	22.5
2016	35	1.0	35.0	28.6
2017	36	1.0	36.0	22.2
2018	44	1.0	44.0	31.8
2019	45	1.0	45.0	55.6
2020	43	1.0	43.0	37.2
2021	12	1.0	12.0	33.3
2022	13	1.0	13.0	30.8
2023	36	1.0	36.0	27.8

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 Laurel High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$306 (4.5%)	$6,465 (95.5%)	$6,772
2020	$272 (3.6%)	$7,270 (96.4%)	$7,542
2021	$609 (3.4%)	$17,468 (96.6%)	$18,077

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel 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 113^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 415 High schools	26.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Laurel High)	72.7	81.8	9.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Viroqua Area School District)	55.7	65.7	10%
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	45	36	20%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	35	18.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	27.8%	27.8%

Schools Near Laurel 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
De Soto High	Public	9-12	615 Main St	De Soto	54624	Vernon County	De Soto Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 648-0100	127	12	10.3	37.0%	117 (92.1%)	2 (1.6%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	38	291^st of 431 public high schools	32.5%					(n/a)	14.3	22.9	48.6								71.4		$20,296	$890	$19,406

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel High

Is Laurel High a good school?

Laurel High ranks 72^nd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laurel High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 36 students attended Laurel High.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel High?

Students at Laurel High are 97% White, 3% American Indian.

What district is Laurel High in?

Viroqua Area School District

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