Serving 191 students in grades 7-12, Prairie Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Prairie Jr/sr High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Jr/sr High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #196 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Prairie Jr/sr High School?
191 students attend Prairie Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Prairie Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Jr/sr High School?
Prairie Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
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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