La Crosse Polytechnic School in La Crosse, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

La Crosse Polytechnic School is an urban public school in La Crosse, Wisconsin that is part of La Crosse School District. It serves 110 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 36.7:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 12

110 Students

3 Teachers

228 5th Ave S

La Crosse, WI 54601 View local requests

http://www.lacrosseschools.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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La Crosse Polytechnic School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Weber

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La Crosse Polytechnic School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

La Crosse Polytechnic School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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