Prairie Heights Sr High School

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp
0245 S 1150 E
LaGrange, IN 46761
416 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
416
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    382 (91.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    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 Heights Community Sch Corp
Phone: (260)351-3039
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 98
Grade 10 118
Grade 11 104
Grade 12 96
Gender Ratio