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Lafollette High School vs. West High School

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School Overview

School
Lafollette High School
702 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
West High School
30 Ash St
Madison, WI 53726
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,527 students in grades 9-12, Lafollette High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,137 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,527 students
2,137 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lafollette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lafollette High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
130 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lafollette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lafollette High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1711 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#533 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lafollette High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
42%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafollette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafollette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafollette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
88%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lafollette High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lafollette High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
420
518
Grade 10 Students
360
543
Grade 11 Students
385
538
Grade 12 Students
362
538

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lafollette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lafollette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lafollette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lafollette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lafollette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lafollette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Metropolitan School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lafollette High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lafollette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lafollette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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