Pecatonica High

Summary:

Pecatonica High is a public high school located in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 207 students. The school is part of the Pecatonica Area School District, which is ranked 156 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pecatonica High has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 122 out of 390 Wisconsin high schools in 2020-2021 (rated 3 stars) to a low of 372 out of 415 in 2022-2023 (rated 1 star). In comparison, nearby schools like Dodgeville High, Darlington High, and Mineral Point High have maintained higher statewide rankings and ratings, with Mineral Point High consistently ranking in the top 100 schools in the state. Pecatonica High's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male students outperforming female students and white students performing better than their low socioeconomic status peers.

Another area of concern for Pecatonica High is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.5% in 2018-2019 to 23.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized tests, has been a mix of strengths and weaknesses, with the school excelling in certain subject areas but struggling in others. To address these challenges, the school and Pecatonica Area School District should consider implementing targeted interventions, reviewing and aligning curriculum and instruction, and learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 704 Cross St
       Blanchardville, WI  53516


(608) 523-4285

District: Pecatonica Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,856 Help


Feeder schools for Pecatonica High:

Elementary:    Pecatonica Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.6%
Hispanic:
0.9%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pecatonica High ranks better than 84.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pecatonica High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pecatonica High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.6%), Hispanic (0.9%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pecatonica High is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pecatonica High is $17,856.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pecatonica High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecatonica High 99th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Pecatonica High in the ranking list.)

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Pecatonica Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecatonica Area School District 156th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pecatonica High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.45 184th 366 49.7%
2008 52.77 330th 519 36.4%
2009 52.40 328th 521 37.0%
2010 54.94 301st 539 44.2%
2011 57.80 289th 549 47.4%
2012 56.57 315th 559 43.6%
2013 64.84 173rd 569 69.6%
2014 55.05 302nd 585 48.4%
2015 62.61 220th 612 64.1%
2016 64.98 177th 609 70.9%
2017 61.19 213th 612 65.2%
2018 67.23 157th 579 72.9%
2019 55.10 283rd 594 52.4%
2021 54.53 282nd 613 54.0%
2022 81.59 75th 617 87.8%
2023 82.62 67th 640 89.5%
2024 78.37 99th 641 84.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 62nd 489 87.3%
2019 86.71 19th 487 96.1%
2022 81.66 36th 522 93.1%
2023 94.99 6th 525 98.9%
2024 90.92 13th 520 97.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.85 116th 551 78.9%
2019 58.08 248th 557 55.5%
2021 43.69 354th 574 38.3%
2022 67.51 146th 576 74.7%
2023 70.82 135th 579 76.7%
2024 79.07 94th 580 83.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.55 216th 551 60.8%
2019 52.51 277th 557 50.3%
2021 62.82 191st 572 66.6%
2022 90.33 25th 577 95.7%
2023 86.82 44th 591 92.6%
2024 75.39 106th 585 81.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.42 262nd 382 31.4%
2021 65.30 107th 393 72.8%
2022 72.80 80th 397 79.8%
2023 73.73 84th 412 79.6%
2024 64.16 129th 407 68.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pecatonica High

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Rank History for all high school students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 78.31 46th 437 89.5%
2009 56.21 246th 438 43.8%
2010 61.19 216th 450 52.0%
2011 61.16 210th 445 52.8%
2012 37.70 370th 452 18.1%
2013 28.86 396th 457 13.3%
2014 55.70 233rd 462 49.6%
2015 68.39 135th 466 71.0%
2016 25.19 342nd 408 16.2%
2017 29.95 306th 410 25.4%
2018 60.34 142nd 410 65.4%
2019 53.12 184th 400 54.0%
2021 64.57 122nd 390 68.7%
2022 17.74 352nd 391 10.0%
2023 18.71 372nd 415 10.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.81 63rd 255 75.3%
2019 35.79 168th 251 33.1%
2021 89.99 11th 226 95.1%
2022 46.45 131st 250 47.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.58 278th 355 21.7%
2021 58.57 132nd 332 60.2%
2022 16.29 317th 343 7.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.12 70th 373 81.2%
2019 75.87 61st 354 82.8%
2022 22.95 297th 347 14.4%
2023 31.16 267th 359 25.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pecatonica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.87 130th 261 50.2%
2021 52.54 112th 266 57.9%
2022 9.46 263rd 269 2.2%
2023 9.12 262nd 271 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pecatonica High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 192 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 192
1990 264 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 277 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1992 210 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1993 220 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 224 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1995 267 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 267 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 272 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1998 270 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 274 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 287 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 273 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2002 265 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2003 265 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2004 259 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 235 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2006 247 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2007 227 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2008 218 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2009 196 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2010 207 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2011 212 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 214
2012 205 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 206
2013 214 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 217
2014 204 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 207
2015 210 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 212
2016 222 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 226
2017 213 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 216
2018 38 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 41
2019 203 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 205
2020 188 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 190
2021 199 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 200
2022 199 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 199
2023 205 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 207
2024 211 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pecatonica High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 192 16.6 11.5 6.3
1990 264 15.9 16.6 8.3
1991 278 16.0 17.3 6.5
1992 211 16.0 13.1 7.6
1993 221 17.0 13.0 6.8
1994 225 16.8 13.4 7.6
1995 268 18.1 14.8 6
1996 268 18.1 14.8 6
1997 275 18.8 14.6 8
1998 274 20.8 13.2 4.4
1999 276 19.8 13.9 10.5
2000 288 19.0 15.2 7.6
2001 274 19.0 14.4 8.4
2002 270 17.8 15.2 5.9
2003 270 17.8 15.2 5.9
2004 262 17.3 15.1 6.5
2005 238 16.7 14.3 n/a
2006 249 15.7 15.9 n/a
2007 230 18.2 12.6 16.5
2008 220 18.2 12.1 18.2
2009 199 18.2 10.9 24.6
2010 208 19.4 10.6 29.3
2011 214 19.2 11.1 31.3
2012 206 19.6 10.4 36.4
2013 217 19.6 11.0 42.9
2014 207 21.2 9.7 38.2
2015 212 n/a n/a 38.2
2016 226 21.0 10.7 42.5
2017 216 21.6 9.9 34.3
2018 41 21.3 1.9 39
2019 205 20.3 10.0 31.7
2020 190 20.5 9.2 23.2
2021 200 21.5 9.3 34
2022 199 20.5 9.7 25.6
2023 207 22.0 9.4 29.5
2024 214 21.0 10.1 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pecatonica High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 192 16.6 11.5 6.3
1990 264 15.9 16.6 8.3
1991 278 16.0 17.3 6.5
1992 211 16.0 13.1 7.6
1993 221 17.0 13.0 6.8
1994 225 16.8 13.4 7.6
1995 268 18.1 14.8 6
1996 268 18.1 14.8 6
1997 275 18.8 14.6 8
1998 274 20.8 13.2 4.4
1999 276 19.8 13.9 10.5
2000 288 19.0 15.2 7.6
2001 274 19.0 14.4 8.4
2002 270 17.8 15.2 5.9
2003 270 17.8 15.2 5.9
2004 262 17.3 15.1 6.5
2005 238 16.7 14.3 n/a
2006 249 15.7 15.9 n/a
2007 230 18.2 12.6 16.5
2008 220 18.2 12.1 18.2
2009 199 18.2 10.9 24.6
2010 208 19.4 10.6 29.3
2011 214 19.2 11.1 31.3
2012 206 19.6 10.4 36.4
2013 217 19.6 11.0 42.9
2014 207 21.2 9.7 38.2
2015 212 n/a n/a 38.2
2016 226 21.0 10.7 42.5
2017 216 21.6 9.9 34.3
2018 41 21.3 1.9 39
2019 205 20.3 10.0 31.7
2020 190 20.5 9.2 23.2
2021 200 21.5 9.3 34
2022 199 20.5 9.7 25.6
2023 207 22.0 9.4 29.5
2024 214 21.0 10.1 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pecatonica High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $448 (2.6%) $16,704 (97.4%) $17,151
2020 $617 (3.6%) $16,515 (96.4%) $17,132
2021 $975 (5.5%) $16,882 (94.5%) $17,856

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pecatonica High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 283rd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 640 Middle schools
 37.2%
Ranks 184th of 400 High schoolsRanks 372nd of 415 High schools
 43.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pecatonica High)44.454.3
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pecatonica Area School District)44.454.3
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pecatonica High)44.465.7
 21.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pecatonica Area School District)44.465.7
 21.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pecatonica High)65.651.7
 13.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pecatonica Area School District)65.651.7
 13.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pecatonica High)31.351.7
 20.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pecatonica Area School District)31.351.7
 20.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pecatonica High)3754.6
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pecatonica Area School District)3754.6
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pecatonica High)29.666.7
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pecatonica Area School District)29.666.7
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pecatonica High)51.969.7
 17.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pecatonica Area School District)51.969.7
 17.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Pecatonica High)59.369.7
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pecatonica Area School District)59.369.7
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Pecatonica High)52.234.6
 17.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Pecatonica Area School District)52.234.6
 17.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Pecatonica High)30.819.4
 11.4%
   10th Grade Science (Pecatonica Area School District)30.819.4
 11.4%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students205207
 1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White203205
 1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%29.5%
 2.2%


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Pecatonica High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pecatonica Elementary

Students at Pecatonica High are 99% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 214 students attended Pecatonica High.


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