School Overview
La Follette High School, located on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin, is one of the four comprehensive high schools within the Madison Metropolitan School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to providing a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education pathways. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, La Follette offers a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a strong focus on student well-being, equity, and academic growth. By maintaining a balance between rigorous scholarship and social-emotional support, La Follette aims to cultivate a sense of belonging for its students while empowering them to become active and contributing members of the Madison community and beyond.
1,482
Total Students
94.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaFollette High
Demographic Student Count
White431
Hispanic476
Black330
Asian86
Two or More141
American Indian7
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    476 (32.3 %)
  • White
    431 (29.2 %)
  • Black
    330 (22.4 %)
  • Two or More
    141 (9.6 %)
  • Asian
    86 (5.8 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3 %)
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: Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone: (608)204-3600
Website: http://lafollette.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 94.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 797
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 101
Grades Taught
Grade 9 352
Grade 10 396
Grade 11 327
Grade 12 407

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LaFollette High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9352
Grade 10396
Grade 11327
Grade 12407
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LaFollette High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female70347.4%
Male77252.1%
Not Specified70.5%
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