Prairie Grove High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades nine through twelve in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 620 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Grove High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Grove High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 105.6 square miles in Prairie Grove, AR. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum reach of 15.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Prairie Grove High School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Tigers
School Rankings
Prairie Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Grove High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Grove High School's ranking?
Prairie Grove High School is ranked #557 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Prairie Grove High School often compared to?
Prairie Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Fork High School, Greenland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Prairie Grove High School?
620 students attend Prairie Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Prairie Grove High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Grove High School?
Prairie Grove High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Grove High School offer ?
Prairie Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Grove High School part of?
Prairie Grove High School is part of Prairie Grove School District.
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