At a glance
Reported students
1,541
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
104.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
LaFollette High: 1,541 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about LaFollette High
LaFollette High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Madison. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Madison Metropolitan School District. NCES reports 1,541 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34.1%) and White (27.4%). English learners represent 21% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking LaFollette High
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 104.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.4%
- Hispanic34.1%
- Black22.3%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Madison Metropolitan School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East High
High · Grades 09–12
1,643 reported students
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,004 reported students
West High
High · Grades 09–12
2,222 reported students
Innovative High
High · Grades 09–12
138 reported students
Capital High
High · Grades 09–12
129 reported students
Shabazz-City High
High · Grades 09–12
106 reported students
Public schools near LaFollette High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monona Grove Liberal Arts High · Charter · Monona Grove School District | 06–12 | 93 | 0.4 mi |
| Monona Grove High High · Monona Grove School District | 09–12 | 1,170 | 0.6 mi |
| East High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 1,643 | 2.9 mi |
| Innovative High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 138 | 3.1 mi |
| Metro School High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 06–12 | 12 | 3.3 mi |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA) High · Charter · McFarland School District | 09–12 | 1,566 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about LaFollette High
What grades does LaFollette High serve?
LaFollette High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Madison Metropolitan School District.
How many students attend LaFollette High?
LaFollette High reported 1,541 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,549 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at LaFollette High?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,541 students and 104.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is LaFollette High a public, charter, or magnet school?
LaFollette High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison Metropolitan School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of LaFollette High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is LaFollette High in?
LaFollette High is part of Madison Metropolitan School District, based in Madison, WI, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near LaFollette High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monona Grove Liberal Arts (0.4 mi), Monona Grove High (0.6 mi), East High (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.