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La Crosse High

Summary:

La Crosse High is a public high school located in La Crosse, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the LaCrosse District, which is ranked 168 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

La Crosse High has consistently underperformed the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.21% of La Crosse High students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. Similarly, only 11.11% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school has also struggled to support the academic achievement of certain student subgroups, particularly female students and low socioeconomic status students. La Crosse High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, the nearby Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School, located approximately 13.58 miles from La Crosse High, has generally outperformed La Crosse High in academic metrics, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.73% in 2022-2023) compared to La Crosse High. Additionally, the Otis Bison Academy, a virtual high school within the Otis-Bison District, has consistently underperformed both La Crosse High and the state averages in academic metrics.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 Washington
       La Crosse, KS  67548

(785) 222-2528

District: LaCrosse

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,906 Help


Feeder schools for La Crosse High:

Elementary:    La Crosse Elementary
Middle:    La Crosse Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
Hispanic:
2.9%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Crosse High ranks worse than 51.9% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at La Crosse High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Crosse High is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare La Crosse High employs 8.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Crosse High is $12,906.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Crosse High:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crosse High 165th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See La Crosse High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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LaCrosse:

SchoolDigger ranks LaCrosse 168th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Crosse High

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Rank History for all students at La Crosse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.33 89th 262 66.0%
2007 79.05 43rd 280 84.6%
2008 72.00 72nd 267 73.0%
2009 70.90 73rd 291 74.9%
2010 56.72 149th 302 50.7%
2011 70.68 74th 298 75.2%
2012 72.62 61st 317 80.8%
2013 77.44 39th 323 87.9%
2015 70.96 74th 326 77.3%
2016 53.01 145th 313 53.7%
2017 11.30 297th 316 6.0%
2018 21.78 260th 314 17.2%
2019 62.62 99th 325 69.5%
2021 38.89 219th 320 31.6%
2022 36.64 220th 324 32.1%
2023 51.06 156th 327 52.3%
2024 48.71 165th 318 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Crosse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.73 210th 228 7.9%
2019 74.39 37th 229 83.8%
2022 15.26 208th 223 6.7%
2023 24.13 208th 250 16.8%
2024 39.30 158th 249 36.5%
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Rank History for Female students at La Crosse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 167th 248 32.7%
2021 3.93 250th 250 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at La Crosse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.05 231st 248 6.9%
2019 69.05 56th 252 77.8%
2021 45.74 144th 258 44.2%
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Rank History for White students at La Crosse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.77 258th 296 12.8%
2019 61.67 96th 306 68.6%
2021 34.74 221st 302 26.8%
2022 28.98 245th 307 20.2%
2023 46.54 170th 309 45.0%
2024 46.02 160th 295 45.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Crosse High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 129 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1989 121 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1990 106 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1991 96 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1992 98 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1993 106 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1994 106 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1995 125 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1996 125 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1997 118 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1998 120 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1999 114 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2000 109 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2001 115 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2002 127 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2003 127 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2004 118 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 124
2005 97 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 103
2006 99 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2007 100 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 105 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2009 105 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2010 104 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 111
2011 107 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 114
2012 90 1 3 4 0 0 1 0 99
2013 80 4 2 1 1 0 1 0 89
2014 80 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 85
2015 86 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 92
2016 77 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 82
2017 86 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 90
2018 88 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 94
2019 77 1 2 5 0 0 1 0 86
2020 84 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 93
2021 88 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 91
2022 87 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 89
2023 95 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 101
2024 97 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 102

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Crosse High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 12.0 10.8 0
1989 122 12.0 10.1 n/a
1990 108 14.6 7.3 0
1991 97 11.7 8.2 n/a
1992 100 12.7 7.8 31
1993 109 12.3 8.9 17.4
1994 109 13.9 7.8 18.3
1995 127 13.0 9.8 32.3
1996 127 13.0 9.8 32.3
1997 120 11.4 10.5 39.2
1998 124 13.4 9.3 33.9
1999 119 14.2 8.4 28.6
2000 116 12.4 9.4 31.9
2001 120 12.6 9.5 30.8
2002 131 12.4 10.6 35.9
2003 131 12.4 10.6 35.9
2004 124 12.3 10.1 35
2005 103 12.6 8.2 35.3
2006 104 11.5 9.0 34.6
2007 106 13.3 8.0 37.7
2008 109 12.1 9.0 36.7
2009 111 11.8 9.4 38.7
2010 111 11.5 9.6 43.2
2011 114 11.7 9.7 50.9
2012 99 10.1 9.7 38.4
2013 89 10.4 8.5 42.7
2014 85 10.6 8.0 44.7
2015 92 11.0 8.3 46.7
2016 82 11.0 7.4 51.2
2017 90 10.3 8.7 44.4
2018 94 11.3 8.2 46.8
2019 86 10.8 7.9 48.8
2020 93 9.5 9.7 43
2021 91 9.1 9.9 47.3
2022 89 8.6 10.2 36
2023 101 8.5 11.7 46.5
2024 102 8.6 11.7 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Crosse High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 12.0 10.8 0
1989 122 12.0 10.1 n/a
1990 108 14.6 7.3 0
1991 97 11.7 8.2 n/a
1992 100 12.7 7.8 31
1993 109 12.3 8.9 17.4
1994 109 13.9 7.8 18.3
1995 127 13.0 9.8 32.3
1996 127 13.0 9.8 32.3
1997 120 11.4 10.5 39.2
1998 124 13.4 9.3 33.9
1999 119 14.2 8.4 28.6
2000 116 12.4 9.4 31.9
2001 120 12.6 9.5 30.8
2002 131 12.4 10.6 35.9
2003 131 12.4 10.6 35.9
2004 124 12.3 10.1 35
2005 103 12.6 8.2 35.3
2006 104 11.5 9.0 34.6
2007 106 13.3 8.0 37.7
2008 109 12.1 9.0 36.7
2009 111 11.8 9.4 38.7
2010 111 11.5 9.6 43.2
2011 114 11.7 9.7 50.9
2012 99 10.1 9.7 38.4
2013 89 10.4 8.5 42.7
2014 85 10.6 8.0 44.7
2015 92 11.0 8.3 46.7
2016 82 11.0 7.4 51.2
2017 90 10.3 8.7 44.4
2018 94 11.3 8.2 46.8
2019 86 10.8 7.9 48.8
2020 93 9.5 9.7 43
2021 91 9.1 9.9 47.3
2022 89 8.6 10.2 36
2023 101 8.5 11.7 46.5
2024 102 8.6 11.7 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Crosse High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $413 (3.2%) $12,493 (96.8%) $12,906

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Crosse High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 325 High schoolsRanks 156th of 327 High schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse High)33.331.6
 1.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (LaCrosse)33.331.6
 1.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse High)20.80
 20.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (LaCrosse)20.80
 20.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (La Crosse High)4039.4
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (LaCrosse)4039.4
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students86101
 17.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White7795
 23.4%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%46.5%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Crosse High

La Crosse High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : La Crosse Elementary
Middle : La Crosse Middle School

La Crosse High ranks 165th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at La Crosse High are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended La Crosse High.


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