Central High vs School of Technology and Arts I
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 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
School of Technology and Arts I
La Crosse · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
104 students
| Measure | Central High La Crosse, Wisconsin | School of Technology and Arts I La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 446 | #672 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11259 of 16,910 | #26057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 969 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of Technology and Arts I scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 38.7).
- •School of Technology and Arts I does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •School of Technology and Arts I does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •School of Technology and Arts I does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 39.1%).
- •Central High does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.3).
- •Central High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 104.
- •Central High is a public school while School of Technology and Arts I 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 School of Technology and Arts I?
On the Success Index (US), School of Technology and Arts I ranks higher (48.7 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 School of Technology and Arts I?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 969. School of Technology and Arts I: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and School of Technology and Arts I rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 289th of 446 and School of Technology and Arts I is 672nd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).