Serving 1,805 students in grades 9-12, Prairie View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Prairie View High School's student population of 1,805 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1325 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
58%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
29%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View High School's ranking?
Prairie View High School is ranked #1325 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie View High School often compared to?
Prairie View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie View High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie View High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Prairie View High School?
1,805 students attend Prairie View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Prairie View High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View High School?
Prairie View High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie View High School offer ?
Prairie View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View High School part of?
Prairie View High School is part of School District 27j.
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