Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Heights Sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Heights Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Heights Sr High School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Heights Sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Heights Sr High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Heights Sr High School's ranking?
Prairie Heights Sr High School is ranked #139 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Prairie Heights Sr High School often compared to?
Prairie Heights Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland Jr/sr High School, Westview Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Heights Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Heights Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prairie Heights Sr High School?
432 students attend Prairie Heights Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Prairie Heights Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Heights Sr High School?
Prairie Heights Sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Sr High School offer ?
Prairie Heights Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prairie Heights Sr High School part of?
Prairie Heights Sr High School is part of Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp School District.
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