Prairie High School is a public high school in the College Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The school opened in 1956 after the consolidation of multiple schools in the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area.
Serving 1,766 students in grades 9-12, Prairie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,766 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie High School's student population of 1,766 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,766 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
13%
7%
White
70%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Harvey The Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie High School's ranking?
Prairie High School is ranked #863 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prairie High School often compared to?
Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy High School, Linn-mar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie High School is 89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prairie High School?
1,766 students attend Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Prairie High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie High School offer ?
Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie High School part of?
Prairie High School is part of College Comm School District.
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