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School Comparison

Central High
vs.
La Crosse Polytechnic School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Central High
La Crosse Polytechnic School
  • Central High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Crosse Polytechnic School (398 vs. 32).
  • Central High reported a higher ap enrollment than La Crosse Polytechnic School (308 vs. 1).
  • Central High reported a higher gifted & talented than La Crosse Polytechnic School (247 vs. 11).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Crosse Polytechnic School (398 vs. 32).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central High reported a higher ap enrollment than La Crosse Polytechnic School (308 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central High reported a higher in-school suspensions than La Crosse Polytechnic School (60 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

La Crosse Polytechnic School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High (380:1 vs. 256.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central High

3 metrics were reported by Central High. Comparable data for La Crosse Polytechnic School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
86%
Graduating cohort
278
Dual enrollment
275

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Central High
$15,988.99
La Crosse Polytechnic School
$15,988.99
Local revenue share
Central High
46.5%
La Crosse Polytechnic School
46.5%
State revenue share
Central High
40.8%
La Crosse Polytechnic School
40.8%
Federal revenue share
Central High
12.7%
La Crosse Polytechnic School
12.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High
30%
La Crosse Polytechnic School
30%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
La Crosse County
$70,704
La Crosse County
$70,704
Poverty rate
La Crosse County
12.4%
La Crosse County
12.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
La Crosse County
36.1%
La Crosse County
36.1%
Unemployment rate
La Crosse County
2.6%
La Crosse County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.