PRAIRIE HEIGHTS SR HIGH SCHOOL

Prairie Heights Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp school district, located in LaGrange, IN with about 413 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 31 teachers, Prairie Heights 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 Heights Senior High School is a public secondary school located in the rural community of LaGrange, Indiana. As a central part of the Prairie Heights Community School Corporation, the school serves students in grades 9–12, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with vocational and extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit environment, which allows for a more personalized approach to instruction and student development within the LaGrange County region.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Prairie Heights emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By fostering a supportive climate, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success—whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. The facility serves as a vital hub for the local area, reflecting the values of its rural setting while striving to meet the evolving academic needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Prairie Heights Sr High School at (260) 351-3039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

0245 S 1150 E
LaGrange, IN 46761-9653
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PRAIRIE HEIGHTS SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LaGrange, IN with about 413 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
413
Teachers:
31.86
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
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
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 413 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE HEIGHTS SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.