Prairie High School

Prairie High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
401 76th Ave SW,  Cedar Rapids, IA
College Community School District
3.7
3.1
1,298 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
62.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
54.8%
Science
46.8%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.6%
White
74.4%
Black
9.7%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 424 Students
Iowa State University 286 Students
Kirkwood Community College 226 Students
University of Northern Iowa 214 Students
Mount Mercy University 131 Students
Drake University 96 Students
Coe College 82 Students
Cornell College 61 Students
Wartburg College 54 Students
Luther College 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 84 Students
Business 79 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Biology 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Elementary Education 39 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Education 31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 31 Students
Chemistry 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 241 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/5/2024
Overall the school has been good at offering different opportunities whether it be sports or internships and college courses these are all great things that are offered which make the school feel like one of the best in Iowa. Something that stands out is the deep connection the school makes with sports especially football which I've had a great time participating in due to the school's involvement. One of the bad things about the school is that some teachers are ill equipped at teaching students mainly in the English department that has had few teachers stay for long periods of time other than a few. This makes it difficult to feel comfortable to have a good understanding of the teachers curriculum
4.0 Senior
1/2/2024
It's pretty decent and has good opportunities the only thing is that some sports or activities just don't get as much support as others from the administration.
2.0 Senior
6/29/2023
There were a lot of issues with admin during my time at PHS. Hopefully they will be improving, but there always some kind of problem. They had a massive aversion to student lead issues, yet often didn't support some activities enough for them not to have student leadership.
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3.1 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/8/2023
My student loves it here. We used to be in the Cedar Rapids school district and moved to the Prairie district intentionally. It is a great school with great teachers.
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1.0 other
6/23/2022
Administration is terrible to staff. I do not recommend this school as a place to work.
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1.0 parent
4/18/2022
The high school soccer coach was a real piece of work at the Valley invitational in Des Moines. Even the soccer players on his team were chiming in and yelling obscenities at the Valley staff, spectators and other teams. I hope they are not allowed back!
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3.0 parent
1/16/2020
Despite some of my concerns about conservative administration, our kids have benefited greatly from a good music program and some very good teachers. I also feel the Junior High does an exemplary job with not tolerating drug use/violence.
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