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#1044 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 50% in state
Prairie Du Chien High
High School · Prairie Du Chien Area School District · Prairie Du Chien, WI
A Prairie Du Chien Area School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 E Crawford St, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prairie Du Chien High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prairie Du Chien 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated984/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$59,476
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| New Frontier Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Prairie Du Chien Correctional InstEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.7 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Prairie Du Chien Area School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Du Chien High is listed in Prairie du Chien Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Du Chien High
Prairie Du Chien High is a public high school in Prairie Du Chien, WI, part of Prairie Du Chien Area School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,044 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Du Chien High
What grades does Prairie Du Chien High serve?
Prairie Du Chien High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Prairie Du Chien High?
Prairie Du Chien High has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Du Chien High?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Du Chien High is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Du Chien High rank in WI?
Prairie Du Chien High ranks #1,044 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Prairie Du Chien High's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Du Chien High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Prairie Du Chien High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Du Chien High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Prairie Du Chien High a charter school?
No, Prairie Du Chien High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Du Chien High a Title I school?
No, Prairie Du Chien High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Du Chien High?
44.6% of students at Prairie Du Chien 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (608) 326-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53821)
- 7,711
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53821; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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