School Overview
Prairie Junior High School, located in Alsip, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oak Lawn School District 126. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become active members of their local community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Prairie Junior High prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. The school places a strong value on collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure a safe and inclusive atmosphere. As a central fixture in the Alsip neighborhood, the school remains dedicated to promoting growth, technological literacy, and student achievement, helping its diverse student body navigate the critical transition years of middle school with confidence.
336
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Jr High School
Demographic Student Count
White109
Hispanic151
Black58
Asian7
Two or More11
  • Hispanic
    151 (44.9 %)
  • White
    109 (32.4 %)
  • Black
    58 (17.3 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126
Phone: (708)371-3080
Website: http://www.dist126.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 171
Grade 8 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Jr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7171
Grade 8165
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Jr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17652.4%
Male16047.6%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)