Central High vs La Crosse Polytechnic School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
La Crosse · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students
La Crosse Polytechnic School
La Crosse · Charter high · Grades 6–12
86 students
| Measure | Central High La Crosse, Wisconsin | La Crosse Polytechnic School La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #289 of 446 | #18 of 446 |
| National rank | #11259 of 16,910 | #3252 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 969 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 64.5% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 38.7).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 20%).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 35%).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 39.1%).
- •Central High does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.2).
- •Central High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 86.
- •Central High is a public school while La Crosse Polytechnic School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High better than La Crosse Polytechnic School?
On the Success Index (US), La Crosse Polytechnic School ranks higher (70.2 vs 38.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High and La Crosse Polytechnic School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 969. La Crosse Polytechnic School: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and La Crosse Polytechnic School rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 289th of 446 and La Crosse Polytechnic School is 18th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).