PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in COTTONWOOD, ID with about 185 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 14 teachers, PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Cottonwood, Idaho, serves as a central educational hub for the local rural community. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a continuous academic environment that bridges the middle and high school years, typically serving students in grades 7 through 12. Being situated in a small town, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the region, often fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students, staff, and the community are deeply interconnected.

Academically and athletically, Prairie Junior/Senior High School is known for its participation in regional Idaho school programs, maintaining a focus on traditional educational standards while offering the opportunities expected of a smaller school setting. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that caters to the specific needs of its rural student body. By integrating its junior and senior high levels, the institution aims to provide stability and continuity, preparing its students for transitions into post-secondary education or the workforce within the Idaho County region and beyond.

For more information, contact PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 962-3901 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.