PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT
453 KEUTERVILLE ROAD
COTTONWOOD, ID 83522
190 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
190
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (94.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)962-3901
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 7 32
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio