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LaFollette High

702 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI, 53716

About LaFollette High

LaFollette High School is a well-known public school in Madison, Wisconsin that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the seven high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District and is known as one of the best because of its strong academics and welcoming atmosphere. With about 1,500 students, the school keeps a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1. LaFollette High School is one of the best schools for getting ready for college. It has a wide range of Advanced Placement® classes, and 33% of students take them. There are a lot of different types of students at the school. For example, 73% of the students are minorities, and 53% of them are economically disadvantaged. Data shows that for the 2026 school year, 14% of students are good at math and 22% are good at reading. The school sets up important tests like the ACT and SAT to help students move on to college. It is known as one of the best schools in the area because it has a diverse student body and is dedicated to giving all of its students challenging college-level work.

LaFollette High Contact Information

Address

702 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI, 53716

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Phone

(608) 204-3600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 22% in Reading.
100
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1527
Total Students
$42259
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 124 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at LaFollette High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:37 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.11%
Asian 6.22%
Hispanic 34.77%
Black 23.44%
Two+ Races 8.19%
Native Am. 0.13%
White
27.11%
Asian
6.22%
Hispanic
34.77%
Black
23.44%
Two+ Races
8.19%
Native Am.
0.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1527
48.46%
740 Female
51.54%
787 Male

Student Population

1527 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

254 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

La Follette High School just opened its newly remodeled aquatic center and athletics wing. This is a big step forward in the school's ongoing efforts to improve its infrastructure. The campus has started a new bilingual education program for 2026 to help its diverse community by offering more world languages and cultural exchange programs. The "Personalized Pathways" program has also helped students by adding new certificate options in health sciences and information technology.

FAQ

Q1. Does LaFollette High School have standardized tests?

Ans. LaFollette High School students can take the ACT and SAT tests at set times during the school year.

Q2. What kinds of special programs are there?

Ans. The school has a lot of Advanced Placement classes that let students get college credit early.

Q3. Is there an emphasis on multiculturalism?

Ans. LaFollette High values a global view and gives students the chance to learn many languages and join cultural clubs.

Q4. What does the school do to get kids interested in STEM?

Ans. Dedicated science and math programs give students in school access to advanced labs and coding workshops.

Q5. What help is there for planning a career?

Ans. Comprehensive counseling services help high school students get internships and apply to college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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