Pecatonica High School (Wisconsin)
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| Pecatonica High School | |
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| Location | |
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704 Cross Street Blanchardville , (Lafayette County) , Wisconsin 53516 | |
| Coordinates | 42°48′27″N 89°51′36″W / 42.807374°N 89.85995°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| School district | Pecatonica Area School District |
| Principal | Mark Stateler |
| Staff | 22.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 6 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 207 (2022-2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.41[1] |
| Classrooms | 23 |
| Colors | Kelly green and gold [2] |
| Song | Across The Field |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Team name | Vikings |
| Budget | $1.4M |
| Feeder schools | Pecatonica Elementary School |
| Telephone | (608) 523-4285 |
| Facsimile | (608) 523-4286 |
| State Agency ID | 0490 |
| State School ID | 0040 |
| FIPS County Number | 55065 |
| NCES Assigned School ID | 550131000182 |
| Website | https://www.pecatonica.k12.wi.us/ |
Pecatonica High School is a public school in Blanchardville, Wisconsin serving students in grades 6 through 12. Its enrollment is about 230.[3]
In 2006, Pecatonica took part in the Wisconsin Governor’s High School Conference on the Environment to learn about the state's climate record, global climate change, and related global environmental issues.[4] In 2011 the high school began a recycling program headed by a graduate of the class of 2011.
In 2001, Pecatonica participated in a United States Environmental Protection Agency program that provided specialized training, equipment, and training materials for teachers on ground water contamination and testing.[5]
Recognition
In 2017, Pecatonica High School was a Silver Award Recipient[clarification needed] for Best High Schools in Wisconsin.[citation needed] In 2018, the high school received a Bronze Award.[citation needed] In 2017, Pecatonica High School was recognized as a "College Board Advanced Placement Pacesetting" School for the number of students who took AP Exams and received scores of three or higher.[citation needed] In 2016 and 2005, Pecatonica received a Standing Up for Rural Schools, Communities, and Libraries award from the Wisconsin Superintendent of Schools. The award provides recognition of rural communities that advocate for schools, libraries, and lifestyle at a time when the communities are financially challenged.[6]
