Prairie High School is a public high school in the College Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The school opened in 1956 after the consolidation of multiple schools in the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area.
Serving 1,766 students in grades 9-12, Prairie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,766 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Cedar Rapids, IA, covering approximately 139.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie High School's student population of 1,766 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,766 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Harvey The Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie High School's ranking?
Prairie High School is ranked #863 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prairie High School often compared to?
Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy High School, Linn-mar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie High School is 89%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Prairie High School?
1,766 students attend Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Prairie High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie High School offer ?
Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie High School part of?
Prairie High School is part of College Comm School District.
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