Prairie High School

www.crprairie.org

1,766 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Prairie High School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serves as the flagship high school for the College Community School District. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, the school plays a central role in the surrounding community. Its campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that ranges from core academic subjects to vocational and technical training, ensuring students are well-prepared for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is widely recognized for its "Prairie Pride" culture, which emphasizes school spirit, student leadership, and community involvement. Beyond the classroom, Prairie High School boasts a robust athletics program and numerous fine arts initiatives, including competitive music, theater, and visual arts programs. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous learning with active student engagement, Prairie High School aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to the Cedar Rapids area and beyond.

1,766

Total Students

95.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,243
Hispanic	123
Black	225
Asian	27
Two or More	128
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	14

White
1,243 (70.5%)
Black
225 (12.8%)
Two or More
128 (7.3%)
Hispanic
123 (7.0%)
Asian
27 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	College Comm School District
Phone:	(319)848-5340
Website:	http://www.crprairie.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 446

Grade 10 460

Grade 11 420

Grade 12 440