Prairie High School

www.crprairie.org

1,298 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,298

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	966
Hispanic	83
Black	126
Asian	21
Two or More	92
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
966 (74.6 %)
Black
126 (9.7 %)
Two or More
92 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
83 (6.4 %)
Asian
21 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	College Comm School District
Phone:	(319)848-5340
Website:	http://www.crprairie.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 461

Grade 11 419

Grade 12 418