Prairie High School

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Prairie High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
401 76th Ave SW,  Cedar Rapids, IA
College Community School District
3.8
3.1
1,766 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
89%

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
3.7
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
62.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
66.9%
Science
71.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
70.1%
Black
14.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 467 Students
Iowa State University 292 Students
Kirkwood Community College 253 Students
University of Northern Iowa 210 Students
Mount Mercy University 125 Students
Drake University 96 Students
Coe College 82 Students
Cornell College 60 Students
Wartburg College 52 Students
Luther College 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 97 Students
Business 90 Students
Biology 77 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Elementary Education 36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Education 34 Students
Chemistry 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 230 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/29/2025
I feel that my experience is okay. I feel that some of the administration at the school aren't very supportive and sometimes not helpful. There are alot of really great teachers there at the school that I feel I can talk to though. A lot of the students at the school are clicky and not the nicest but also have alot of kids that are super nice and supportive. I would say my experience is a 6/10. If teachers and staff would be a little more supportive at times then it would definitely make the experience go up. Most of the time I feel that alot of staff are to busy to help or feel like it's a big task to help students.
5.0 Senior
12/3/2025
Prairie offers so many amazing opportunities for students. Whether you shine on the football field or on the stage there are endless paths you can take. The staff cares about you and wants you to succeed not just in their class but in life. I am so thankful to have had the privilege to go to this wonderful school.
4.0 Senior
10/7/2025
Prairie High school is a great high school filled with many different kids from different backgrounds. They have many opportunities for students who want to take dual enrolled college classes, however, do not do the best job preparing students for college classes through the high school work criteria.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
1.0 other
6/23/2022
Administration is terrible to staff. I do not recommend this school as a place to work.
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!
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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Prairie High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Cedar Rapids, IA and is served by the College Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Prairie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Prairie Edge School, Tanager Place School, Prairie Point Middle School & Ninth Grade Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie High School.

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