Original Research by School Decision on Pardeeville High
Pardeeville High is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in the village of Pardeeville, part of the Pardeeville Area School District. The school is small, with an enrollment spread across the four grade levels, and its student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic students, students identifying as two or more races, and small numbers of American Indian and Black students. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a substantial share that gives a sense of the economic makeup of the families the school serves. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
Academic performance data is not available for this school. State assessment results were not reported in the sources provided, and no proficiency information was included. Similarly, the school’s four-year graduation rate was not available. These are standard public accountability measures, and a parent looking into Pardeeville High would likely want to ask the school directly for this information.
The school is located in the village of Pardeeville, in north central Columbia County. Pardeeville is a rural residential community described as a peaceful mix of families, professionals, and seniors. The village center runs along Main and Lake Streets, where local businesses and seasonal events like the Fourth of July parade gather. Key civic anchors include Chandler Park, set beside Park Lake, the Angie Williams Cox Public Library, the Columbia County Historical Museum, and the Pardeeville Curling Club. The school buildings are part of the village fabric: the high school shares a campus with the middle school on Oak Street, and the elementary school is a short distance away on Chestnut Street.
Pardeeville has experienced steady growth, with population rising over recent years and home values climbing substantially. Home values in the area are comparable to statewide levels and slightly below national benchmarks, reflecting a market that is relatively accessible for buyers in the current environment of mortgage rates in the mid-six percent range. The broader economic conditions show a moderate national unemployment rate and a stable median household income.
The Pardeeville Area School District passed a large facilities referendum in November 2022, approving improvements at all three school buildings. The funds are directed at safety and security upgrades, HVAC replacement, roofing, and classroom renovations. The referendum came with a property tax increase, a clear sign of the district’s commitment to upgrading its physical plant.
Given the gaps in typical academic outcome data, it is not possible to place Pardeeville High on measures like test scores or graduation rates relative to other schools in Columbia County. The school operates as a standard public high school without charter or magnet designations, and no specialized program offerings are publicly listed. Families who value a small school setting within a tight-knit, growing rural village may find the environment appealing, but they will need to seek out academic performance data on their own to form a fuller picture.
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