Prairie Central High School

Prairie Central CUSD 8
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
487 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Prairie Central High School, located in Fairbury, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8. The school functions as a focal point for the surrounding rural communities, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core classroom instruction, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, which is largely centered around its athletics programs and various extracurricular organizations.

As a reflection of its small-town setting, Prairie Central High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff aim to provide personalized attention to the student body. The school maintains a commitment to student development through a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, vocational training opportunities, and a variety of student-led clubs. By balancing academic rigor with an active social and extracurricular calendar, the school seeks to develop well-rounded graduates who are prepared for the challenges of life beyond the Fairbury area.
487
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    402 (82.5%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (12.3%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.1%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Prairie Central CUSD 8
Phone: (815)692-2355
Website: http://www.prairiecentral.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 125
Grade 10 108
Grade 11 132
Grade 12 122
Gender Ratio