Pecatonica High

www.pecatonica.k12.wi.us

198 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Pecatonica High School, located in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, serves as a vital educational anchor for the rural Pecatonica Area School District. As a smaller institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. Its commitment to academic excellence is balanced with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which encourage students to be well-rounded participants in their community.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a culture of community and growth, often leveraging its small-town setting to instill a strong sense of pride and school spirit among its student body. The district is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Blanchardville community, Pecatonica High provides a focused and engaging environment tailored to the unique needs of its rural population.

198

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pecatonica High
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
193 (97.5%)
Hispanic
3 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pecatonica Area School District
Phone:	(608)523-4285
Website:	http://www.pecatonica.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 36

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 24