Prairie High School
Prairie High School serves 1,571 students in grades 9-12.
Prairie High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Prairie High School's student population of 1,571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,571 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Prairie High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Prairie High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #909 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 5% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 74% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Battle Ground School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie High School is Db Youth Services (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Laurin Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Glenwood Heights Primary (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vancouver Glenwood Heights Primary Math: 55% | Reading: 54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 799 students10
1.3 miles
9716 Ne 134th St
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 885-5250 1.3 PK-4 799 - Battle Ground Laurin Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 58%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 682 students10
1.3 miles
13601 Ne 97th Ave
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5200 1.3 5-8 682 - Vancouver Silver Star Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 466 students10
1.5 miles
10500 Ne 86th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6775 1.5 K-5 466 - Brush Prairie Db Youth Services Grades: 6-12 | 37 students
1.8 miles
11104 Ne 149th St
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
(360) 885-5300 1.8 6-12 37 - Battle Ground Open Doors Battle Ground Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 9 students
1.8 miles
11104 Ne 149th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5300 1.8 9-12 9
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