Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, West Prairie Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Prairie High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Colchester, IL, encompassing approximately 246.6 square miles. The zone typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles from the school to its edges and a maximum distance of 18.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Prairie Senior High School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
‘Learning is a lifestyle.’
School Rankings
West Prairie Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Prairie Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
29%
White
95%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Prairie Senior High School's ranking?
West Prairie Senior High School is ranked #2966 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Prairie Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Prairie Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend West Prairie Senior High School?
170 students attend West Prairie Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Prairie Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Prairie Senior High School?
West Prairie Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Prairie Senior High School offer ?
West Prairie Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Prairie Senior High School part of?
West Prairie Senior High School is part of West Prairie CUSD 103 School District.
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