New Prairie High School is a public high school located in Wills Township, Indiana, operated by New Prairie United School Corporation.
Serving 945 students in grades 9-12, New Prairie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: New Prairie High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Carlisle, IN, encompassing approximately 158.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Prairie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Prairie High School's student population of 945 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
945 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Prairie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Prairie High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Prairie High School's ranking?
New Prairie High School is ranked #630 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are New Prairie High School often compared to?
New Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of New Prairie High School is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend New Prairie High School?
945 students attend New Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New Prairie High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Prairie High School?
New Prairie High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Prairie High School offer ?
New Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Prairie High School part of?
New Prairie High School is part of New Prairie United School Corp School District.
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