New Prairie High School

New Prairie United School Corp
5333 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
979 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
New Prairie High School, located in New Carlisle, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the New Prairie United School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere that balances rigorous academic expectations with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school serves students from the surrounding area, emphasizing a commitment to preparing graduates for both collegiate success and the modern workforce through a diverse curriculum and dedicated faculty.

Beyond its academic offerings, New Prairie High School is widely recognized for its strong school spirit, particularly surrounding its athletics program, where the "Cougars" compete with deep community support. The campus features modern facilities designed to host both academic learning and significant extracurricular events, serving as a central point of pride for the local region. By blending traditional educational values with modern initiatives, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are actively engaged in both their school community and the greater New Carlisle area.
979
Total Students
57.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    838 (85.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    97 (9.9 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: New Prairie United School Corp
Phone: (574)654-7271
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 9 242
Grade 10 252
Grade 11 240
Grade 12 244
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio