PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

Prairie High School is a public high school that is part of the College Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 1,175 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, Prairie High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 High School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serves as the flagship high school for the College Community School District. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, the school plays a central role in the surrounding community. Its campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that ranges from core academic subjects to vocational and technical training, ensuring students are well-prepared for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is widely recognized for its "Prairie Pride" culture, which emphasizes school spirit, student leadership, and community involvement. Beyond the classroom, Prairie High School boasts a robust athletics program and numerous fine arts initiatives, including competitive music, theater, and visual arts programs. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous learning with active student engagement, Prairie High School aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to the Cedar Rapids area and beyond.

For more information, contact Prairie High School at (319) 848-5340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 76th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 1,175 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,175
Teachers:
69.73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,175 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.9%
Black or African American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.