Prairie Ridge High School

Prairie Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6000 Dvorak Dr,  Crystal Lake, IL
Community High School District No. 155
4.1
4.2
1,138 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul Humpa
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
81.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
83.8%
Hispanic
11.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
1.2%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#20 Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#37 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 194 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 186 Students
Illinois State University 150 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 142 Students
McHenry County College 127 Students
Michigan State University 123 Students
Northern Illinois University 118 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 109 Students
Loyola University Chicago 104 Students
Purdue University 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 115 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Biology 85 Students
Marketing 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Finance 43 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Engineering 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 322 Reviews
5.0 Junior
7/31/2024
Prairie Ridge High School is I think one of the best schools in Northern Illinois. From the teachers all the way down to the students. As we say, we are all one big Wolfpack Family!!
4.0 Junior
6/8/2024
The bad: At PR, this past calender school year there were problems with vaping and drug dealing on campus. Ther were also problems with vandalism in the boys bathroom, resulting in them being closed Students are not the friendliest, lots of cliques and not a very diverse school The good: I've only ever had two bad teachers and the rest have been wonderful There are plenty of clubs, sportsnm.. and volunteer opportunities at and around the school They celebrate different races and their history months and try to educate students about the different races.
4.0 Alum
4/17/2024
Most of the teachers and the principle really do care about you. There are a few teachers that were not helpful or did not want you to succeed. They care a lot about the football team nothing else.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/24/2023
Our daughter currently attends Prairie Ridge, and we could not be happier with her experience. The teachers at PR are absolutely wonderful! They challenge their students, provide support, and encourage out of the box thinking. The extra curricular opportunities are plentiful, and they encourage stud...
5.0 parent
8/10/2022
Such an amazing school with some really great teachers.
5.0 parent
9/27/2021
Prairie Ridge has been wonderful so far for my son. The extracurricular activities are well-organized and it seems as if there is definitely something for everyone. Teachers have been great at facilitating learning and have been understanding and accommodating. I am glad we moved in this neighborhoo...
5.0 parent
9/19/2021
Both of my children graduated from Prairie Ridge High School. Both of my children had amazing experiences at PR. They both were ready for college and have done very well.

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Prairie Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Crystal Lake, IL, in the Bull Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Community High School District No. 155 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,138 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Prairie Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $375,587. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crystal Lake Central High School, Richard F Bernotas Middle School, Hannah Beardsley Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Crystal Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie Ridge High School.

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