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Prairie du Chien High

Summary:

Prairie du Chien High is a public high school serving 322 students in grades 9-12 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, which is part of the Prairie du Chien Area School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and maintains an exceptionally high graduation rate of 95-100% over the past five years.

Prairie du Chien High's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on the Forward Exam and ACT, with proficiency rates in social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science all exceeding state averages. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, reaching as high as 100 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Notably, the school has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, yet it has performed particularly well in this subgroup, ranking in the top 25 out of 326 Wisconsin high schools for low-SES students in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Seneca High, Wauzeka High, and River Ridge High, Prairie du Chien High generally outperforms them in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school also maintains the highest four-year graduation rate among the nearby schools, with a rate of 97.5% in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 E Crawford St
       Prairie du Chien, WI  53821-2399

(608) 326-3700

District: Prairie du Chien Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,356 Help


Feeder schools for Prairie du Chien High:

Elementary:    BA Kennedy School
    Bluff View Elementary
Middle:    Bluff View Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Compare Details Prairie du Chien High ranks better than 76.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prairie du Chien 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 (92.2%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie du Chien High is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Prairie du Chien High employs 27.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie du Chien High is $12,356.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie du Chien High:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie du Chien High 100th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Prairie du Chien High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Prairie du Chien Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie du Chien Area School District 92nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie du Chien High

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Rank History for all students at Prairie du Chien High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.06 210th 292 28.1%
2008 57.93 232nd 437 46.9%
2009 56.56 241st 438 45.0%
2010 53.40 292nd 450 35.1%
2011 67.43 146th 445 67.2%
2012 70.56 111th 452 75.4%
2013 65.64 139th 457 69.6%
2014 51.03 280th 462 39.4%
2015 48.33 316th 466 32.2%
2016 50.26 202nd 408 50.5%
2017 44.74 224th 410 45.4%
2018 45.46 225th 410 45.1%
2019 67.85 102nd 400 74.5%
2021 49.54 184th 390 52.8%
2022 43.49 209th 391 46.5%
2023 61.24 145th 415 65.1%
2024 70.08 100th 431 76.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie du Chien High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.31 58th 251 76.9%
2021 38.75 138th 226 38.9%
2022 55.27 87th 250 65.2%
2023 68.00 53rd 271 80.4%
2024 84.39 25th 326 92.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie du Chien High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.59 141st 355 60.3%
2019 68.13 90th 343 73.8%
2021 46.36 180th 332 45.8%
2022 46.08 184th 343 46.4%
2023 55.97 143rd 329 56.5%
2024 59.04 144th 353 59.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie du Chien High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.87 300th 373 19.6%
2019 61.21 117th 354 66.9%
2021 44.96 184th 334 44.9%
2022 43.41 199th 347 42.7%
2023 60.29 117th 359 67.4%
2024 75.02 67th 365 81.6%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie du Chien High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.57 178th 261 31.8%
2019 55.83 100th 266 62.4%
2022 38.99 156th 269 42.0%
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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 Prairie du Chien High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 461 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 462
1990 433 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 424 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 408 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 410 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 445 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 465 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 465 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 490 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 509 0 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 513 4 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2000 520 2 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 486 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 464 2 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 464 2 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 463 5 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 492 4 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 469 6 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 464 5 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2008 465 2 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 415 6 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 393 4 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2011 383 1 3 8 2 0 3 0 400
2012 353 1 2 5 3 0 3 0 367
2013 349 2 4 3 3 0 3 0 364
2014 343 2 3 2 3 0 5 0 358
2015 317 3 3 3 3 0 5 0 334
2016 329 4 2 5 2 0 6 0 348
2017 319 3 3 7 0 0 8 0 340
2018 317 4 3 11 0 0 7 0 342
2019 345 4 6 8 0 0 6 0 369
2020 333 4 4 13 0 0 8 0 362
2021 331 3 3 11 0 1 6 0 355
2022 326 4 3 9 3 1 6 0 352
2023 297 3 2 10 3 1 6 0 322

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 Prairie du Chien High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 462 35.7 12.9 7.6
1990 433 37.7 11.4 10.2
1991 425 37.7 11.2 16.5
1992 409 37.0 11.0 17.4
1993 411 32.9 12.5 18.5
1994 447 29.5 15.2 18.8
1995 468 34.5 13.6 16.5
1996 468 34.5 13.6 16.5
1997 497 35.5 14.0 17.9
1998 516 35.5 14.5 17.1
1999 526 37.5 14.0 26.2
2000 531 38.5 13.8 26.2
2001 494 42.0 11.8 24.9
2002 471 38.9 12.1 16.1
2003 471 38.9 12.1 16.1
2004 473 34.9 13.6 19.9
2005 504 36.1 14.0 n/a
2006 484 35.4 13.7 n/a
2007 476 34.9 13.6 29.6
2008 473 34.8 13.6 24.7
2009 429 35.0 12.3 32.9
2010 409 33.9 12.0 40.3
2011 400 33.8 11.8 36.8
2012 367 34.9 10.4 45.2
2013 364 29.3 12.4 46.2
2014 358 30.1 11.8 42.7
2015 334 n/a n/a 46.1
2016 348 30.0 11.6 46.6
2017 340 30.7 11.0 42.4
2018 342 30.2 11.3 39.5
2019 369 30.8 11.9 38.5
2020 362 31.1 11.6 37.8
2021 355 29.9 11.8 41.7
2022 352 29.3 11.9 40.1
2023 322 27.8 11.5 42.5

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 Prairie du Chien High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 462 35.7 12.9 7.6
1990 433 37.7 11.4 10.2
1991 425 37.7 11.2 16.5
1992 409 37.0 11.0 17.4
1993 411 32.9 12.5 18.5
1994 447 29.5 15.2 18.8
1995 468 34.5 13.6 16.5
1996 468 34.5 13.6 16.5
1997 497 35.5 14.0 17.9
1998 516 35.5 14.5 17.1
1999 526 37.5 14.0 26.2
2000 531 38.5 13.8 26.2
2001 494 42.0 11.8 24.9
2002 471 38.9 12.1 16.1
2003 471 38.9 12.1 16.1
2004 473 34.9 13.6 19.9
2005 504 36.1 14.0 n/a
2006 484 35.4 13.7 n/a
2007 476 34.9 13.6 29.6
2008 473 34.8 13.6 24.7
2009 429 35.0 12.3 32.9
2010 409 33.9 12.0 40.3
2011 400 33.8 11.8 36.8
2012 367 34.9 10.4 45.2
2013 364 29.3 12.4 46.2
2014 358 30.1 11.8 42.7
2015 334 n/a n/a 46.1
2016 348 30.0 11.6 46.6
2017 340 30.7 11.0 42.4
2018 342 30.2 11.3 39.5
2019 369 30.8 11.9 38.5
2020 362 31.1 11.6 37.8
2021 355 29.9 11.8 41.7
2022 352 29.3 11.9 40.1
2023 322 27.8 11.5 42.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie du Chien High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $313 (2.5%) $12,041 (97.5%) $12,353
2020 $311 (2.7%) $11,295 (97.3%) $11,606
2021 $750 (6.1%) $11,606 (93.9%) $12,356

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie du Chien High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 145th of 415 High schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Prairie du Chien High)42.960.9
 18%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Prairie du Chien Area School District)42.361.4
 19.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie du Chien High)5046.7
 3.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie du Chien Area School District)5046.1
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Prairie du Chien High)34.234.7
 0.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Prairie du Chien Area School District)34.634.2
 0.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Prairie du Chien High)5032
 18%
   10th Grade Science (Prairie du Chien Area School District)48.731.6
 17.1%
   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 Students369322
 12.7%
African American43
 25%
American Indian03
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White345297
 13.9%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%42.5%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie du Chien High

Students at Prairie du Chien High are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Prairie du Chien High.

Prairie du Chien High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : BA Kennedy School
Elementary : Bluff View Elementary
Middle : Bluff View Middle

Prairie du Chien High ranks 100th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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