Laona High

www.laona.k12.wi.us

146 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Laona High School, located in the small community of Laona, Wisconsin, serves as a central pillar of the local educational landscape. As part of the School District of Laona, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, emphasizing both rigorous core curriculum and personal development. By fostering a close-knit environment characteristic of smaller school districts, Laona High offers students the benefit of smaller class sizes, which allows for more individualized attention and stronger connections between students and faculty.

Beyond traditional academics, the school actively promotes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. Their educational philosophy centers on preparing graduates for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, or military service, while grounding them in the values of their tight-knit rural community. With a focus on modern learning tools and a dedicated staff, Laona High strives to equip its student body with the skills and character necessary to thrive in an evolving global society.

146

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laona High
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	3

White
113 (77.4%)
American Indian
19 (13.0%)
Two or More
8 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (2.1%)
Black
2 (1.4%)
Hispanic
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laona School District
Phone:	(715)674-2143
Website:	http://www.laona.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 15