PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL

Prairie du Chien High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Prairie du Chien Area School District school district, located in Prairie du Chien, WI with about 342 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Prairie du Chien High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie du Chien High School, located in the river city of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local school district. Situated on East Crawford Street, the school acts as a community hub, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for vocational training, athletics, and various extracurricular activities that reflect the spirit of the local community.

The institution places a strong focus on student development and academic growth, maintaining a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. By utilizing resources provided through the Prairie du Chien Area School District, the high school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate a modern economy while maintaining the close-knit feel of a small-town educational setting. For families and community members, the school serves as a central point for student engagement, local events, and district-wide educational initiatives.

For more information, contact Prairie du Chien High at (608) 326-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 E Crawford St
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-2399
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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prairie du Chien, WI with about 342 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
342
Teachers:
30.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 342 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.9%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.