La Follette High School

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La Follette High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
702 Pflaum Rd,  Madison, WI
Madison Metropolitan School District
3.5
2.4
1,541 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chad Wiese
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
64%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
316:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
34.1%
White
27.4%
Black
22.3%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Wisconsin
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 396 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 257 Students
Madison Area Technical College 225 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 165 Students
Edgewood University 120 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 110 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 67 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 61 Students
University of Chicago 57 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 105 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Business 71 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 215 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
3/20/2025
Overall I like the school a lot, the school could use some changes though. Some changes that I would like to see include better food, nicer staff, and cleaner bathrooms. Other than that the environment is pretty nice around.
4.0 Senior
3/12/2025
I absolutely love my school for the teachers and the culture. Everyone was very accepting of one another but the rigor and academics lacked.
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
There are some fights but it's getting better! The opportunities from LaF are great. And with new construction the building looks nice and new. Academic wise definitely good be better! But there are tutoring programs at LaF (resources!!) that your child could go to.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 10 Reviews
1.0 student
6/8/2026
This school is a horrible environment for students, the curriculum, grading, and teachers don’t help nobody! When students ask for help or even try to communicate with teachers, they give the biggest attitude problem!! A lot of the teachers here work with this mentality that they are “GOD” and it ne...
1.0 other
2/6/2025
A kid brought a gun to school and a week later I see them in the hallways and all the staff acts like nothing happeneds. You can never feel safe even if you mind your business
1.0 other
6/3/2023
Absolutely horrible school. I switch my last kid out of here due to the lack of safety, learning and discipline. Kids are out of control. No SRO to help with safety. Bomb threats, guns, fights- you name it, it’s happening. I swear my kids have a form of PTSD from the high level of anxiety every day....
5.0 parent
12/23/2022
I wen to Lafollette the first year it opened in 1965, IIRC, and loved it. I had the world's greatest Civics teacher.

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La Follette High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Madison, WI and is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,541 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. La Follette High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $398,650. Discover additional schools in the area, like Monona Grove High School, Monona Grove Liberal Arts, Abundant Life Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Follette High School.

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