Pulaski High School


Pulaski High School is a public high school in Pulaski, Wisconsin, United States, in Brown County, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Its mascot is the Red Raider.

History

The original school was built in 1909, with additions throughout the next five decades. In 1975, the high school took over an existing school along with other additions, most notably an indoor swimming pool. Another new building was built in 1999 due to a rapidly growing population.

Academics

Pulaski offers Advanced Placement classes. The student to teacher ratio is 18 to 1.

Demographics

Over 90 percent of the student body is Caucasian, while 2.9 percent are American Indian, 2.5 percent are Hispanic, 1.4 percent are African American and 1.0 percent are Asian. The school is split 51/49 male to female, while just over 22 percent of the school is eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Athletics

State championships

  • Boys' Basketball: 2013
  • Wrestling: 1969, 1974, 1993
  • Football: 1980
  • Softball: 1996
  • Cross Country: 2004
  • Rugby: 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018
Pulaski has also had a number of individual state champions.
In 2016, Pulaski citizens privately funded a $4.9 million athletic expansion project, including a new football stadium, track, baseball and softball fields, as well as expanding the tennis facilities.

Incident involving Mike McCarthy

On February 27, 2019, the school became the center of attention during a basketball game against Notre Dame Academy after former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy was berating officials during the game. A complaint was submitted to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association following the incident. McCarthy's behavior was criticized as "unacceptable" from the Notre Dame Academy and Pulaski athletic director Janel Batten. A day later, McCarthy apologized for the incident.

Athletic conference affiliation history

The Red Raider Marching Band performed in the 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2024 Rose Parades and in the 2003 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The Red Raider Jazz Ensemble was a 2001 finalist in the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival.

Notable alumni