PRAIRIE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PRAIRIE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the School District No. Re-11 in the county of Weld and State of school district, located in NEW RAYMER, CO with about 98 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, PRAIRIE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PRAIRIE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in the rural community of New Raymer, Colorado, serves as the educational hub for the Prairie School District RE-11. As a combined junior and senior high school, it offers a small, tight-knit learning environment designed to serve students across a broad secondary grade span. The school is characterized by its remote, high-plains setting, which plays a significant role in fostering a close relationship between the faculty, the students, and the surrounding agricultural community.

Because of its modest enrollment size, the school emphasizes individualized attention and a personalized approach to academics. Prairie Junior-Senior High focuses on preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that path involves higher education or entering the workforce directly. Despite its isolated location, the school strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum and extracurricular opportunities that allow students to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of community spirit, maintaining the traditional values often found in small-town Colorado education.

For more information, contact PRAIRIE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 437-5351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.