Serving 190 students in grades 7-12, Prairie Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (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 190 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Jr/sr High School is 0.12, 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
#216 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
94%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
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 #216 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 42% 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 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Prairie Jr/sr High School?
190 students attend Prairie Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Prairie Jr/sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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