Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Heights Sr 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Heights Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lagrange, IN, encompassing approximately 164.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 10.4 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
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 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Excellence in Education - Preparation for Life!
School Rankings
Prairie Heights Sr 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 Prairie Heights Sr High School is 0.19, 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
#681 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #681 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Heights Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Heights Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
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?
90% of Prairie Heights Sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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