Prairie High School
School Overview
Prairie High School is a public school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a school in College Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and 75% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,179 students through grade 10 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 70 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,179 students are attending Prairie High School. By gender, there are 598 and 581 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Prairie High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 171 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 157 | 87 | 70 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 171 | 97 | 74 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 70 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Prairie High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 70 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 70 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 4.3% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 393 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,738 Households |
| Population | 27,772 |
| Male | 13,778 |
| Female | 14,304 |
| Child Population | 8,158 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,455 Units |
| Average House Value | $202,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $733 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $72,476 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.29% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Prairie High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 313 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 357 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Prairie High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 313 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 80 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 84 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 207 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 357 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in College Comm School District
In College Comm School District, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa
12 private schools are serving students in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.