Prairie Ridge High School
Prairie Ridge High School serves 1,436 students in grades 9-12.
Prairie Ridge High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Prairie Ridge High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Prairie Ridge High School's student population of 1,436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,436 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
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School Comparison
Prairie Ridge High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Prairie Ridge High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #431 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 88% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CHSD 155 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Ridge High School is Crystal Lake Central High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Richard F Bernotas Middle School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Crystal Lake Richard F Bernotas Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 886 students10
2.0 miles
170 N Oak St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210 2 6-8 886 - Crystal Lake Hannah Beardsley Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 22%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,028 student10
2.2 miles
515 E Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897 2.2 6-8 1,028 - Crystal Lake North Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 31%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 699 students10
2.2 miles
500 W Woodstock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0122 2.2 K-5 699 - Crystal Lake Husmann Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 48%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 498 students10
2.3 miles
131 W Paddock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-7114 2.3 K-5 498 - Crystal Lake Crystal Lake Central High School Math: 48% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,508 student10
2.4 miles
45 W Franklin Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2505 2.4 9-12 1,508
School Reviews
| 4 PR is a good high school in the Crystal Lake area. While it suffers from a lack of diversity, and is mainly a football school, it has a high graduation percentage and offers a lot of opportunities for students. - Posted by Student/Alumni - student |
| 1 This school is abhorrent in the way that children are dealt with, I'm just glad my own children don't go here. - Posted by Teacher - Gym teacher |
| 2 Prairie Ridge High School is ranked #19 for Best High School for Athletes in Illinois. This summarizes this school. Prairie Ridge is about the football players and nobody else. - Posted by Parent - Parent |
| 2 The administration of PR leaves a lot to be desired. There is no communication from the guidance counselors to the parents and very little guidance to the students. - Posted by Parent - trees |
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