PRAIRIE EDGE

Prairie Edge is a Title I public school that is part of the College Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 59 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 10 teachers, Prairie Edge has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 Edge is a school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operating as part of the College Community School District. It serves as an alternative education environment designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, or non-traditional approach to learning. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the program aims to help students who have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting find success, earn their credits, and stay on track for graduation.

The school is deeply integrated into the "Prairie" identity of the larger district, emphasizing the core values of the College Community School District while tailoring its social and academic support to meet the specific needs of its student body. Its location on 76th Ave SW places it within the broader Prairie campus, allowing students to benefit from the district's extensive resources and professional staff. Through a combination of academic rigor, emotional support, and vocational guidance, Prairie Edge works to empower students to overcome educational barriers and prepare for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact Prairie Edge at (319) 298-3406 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.