Very Good
#460 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 22% in state
Pecatonica High
High School · Pecatonica Area School District · Blanchardville, WI
A Pecatonica Area School District high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 117, Blanchardville, WI 53516
- Math 66% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pecatonica High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pecatonica High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low203/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,357
Median home value
$282,200
Median rent
$687/mo
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pecatonica Area School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pecatonica High is listed in Pecatonica Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pecatonica High
Pecatonica High is a public high school in Blanchardville, WI, part of Pecatonica Area School District, serving approximately 214 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pecatonica High
What grades does Pecatonica High serve?
Pecatonica High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pecatonica High?
Pecatonica High has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica High is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pecatonica High rank in WI?
Pecatonica High ranks #460 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Pecatonica High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pecatonica High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pecatonica High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecatonica High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pecatonica High a charter school?
No, Pecatonica High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pecatonica High a Title I school?
No, Pecatonica High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pecatonica High?
30.8% of students at Pecatonica High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (608) 523-4285
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 53516)
- 2,184
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53516; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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