Serving 204 students in grades 7-12, Prairie Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cottonwood, ID school district, covering approximately 209 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 12.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Jr/sr High School's student population of 204 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Learning Every Day
School Rankings
Prairie Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Jr/sr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Prairie Jr/sr High School is ranked #132 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Prairie Jr/sr High School?
204 students attend Prairie Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Prairie Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Jr/sr High School?
Prairie Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Jr/sr High School offer ?
Prairie Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Jr/sr High School part of?
Prairie Jr/sr High School is part of Cottonwood Joint School District.
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