Central High

www.lacrosseschools.org

1,008 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Crosse Central High School, located at 1801 Losey Blvd S in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the School District of La Crosse. As one of the city's primary public high schools, it offers a comprehensive educational experience that balances a rigorous academic curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success through various pathways, including Advanced Placement courses, career-technical education, and arts programming.

Central High maintains a strong tradition of school spirit and community engagement, often serving as a focal point for local athletics, academic competitions, and cultural events. The school is committed to the district’s mission of empowering students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. By leveraging its location within the heart of La Crosse, the school provides students with numerous opportunities for community involvement, ensuring that the student experience extends well beyond the walls of the classroom.

1,008

Total Students

79.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	726
Hispanic	59
Black	48
Asian	81
Two or More	89
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
726 (72.0 %)
Two or More
89 (8.8 %)
Asian
81 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
59 (5.9 %)
Black
48 (4.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Crosse School District
Phone:	(608)789-7900
Website:	http://www.lacrosseschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,008
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 249

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 248

Grade 12 246