La Follette High School
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S
Robert M. La Follette High School is a public high school in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1963 and is one of six secondary schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. It serves the city's far east side with its attendance boundaries, including parts of Fitchburg, Blooming Grove, and Burke, teaching students in grades 9-12. The school is named after lawyer and politician Robert M. La Follette.
History
In 2020, a referendum approved extensive renovations to the school. Renovation planning occurred in 2021, with construction scheduled to last from May 2022 to August 2024.
The renovations to the athletic spaces include a new gym and weight room and renovated locker rooms that can each be separated into two smaller rooms. The existing spectator gym, separated from the rest of the athletic facilities, is being turned into classroom space. The stadium was remodeled.
Academics
La Follette has 14 academic departments with more than 150 faculty teaching 250 courses.
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