Onalaska School District

Located at 237 2nd Ave S in Onalaska, Wisconsin, the Onalaska School District serves as a cornerstone of primary and secondary education within the La Crosse-Onalaska metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system in a small city setting, the district manages six active public schools delivering a comprehensive educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a student body of 2,920 pupils, including 182 pre-kindergarteners, 178 kindergarteners, and a consistent enrollment spread across the primary, middle, and secondary grade levels. The student population represents a diverse tapestry of backgrounds, including notable representation from White (1,987), Asian (440), multiracial (244), and Hispanic (174) students, alongside Black and Indigenous youth, cultivating a collaborative learning environment for area families.

To sustain its PK–12 academic vision, the district relies on an extensive operational and instructional workforce. The teaching faculty comprises approximately 422 full-time equivalent (FTE) educators, supported directly in the classroom by nearly 47 FTE instructional aides. The broader educational ecosystem is further bolstered by more than 340 FTE support staff personnel, bringing the district’s total staffing force to over 809 FTE employees dedicated to student safety, administration, and developmental support. This robust staffing infrastructure allows the district to offer well-supported classroom environments and specialized student services. Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can connect with the administration at (608) 781-9700 or learn more by visiting the district’s official website at www.onalaskaschools.com.