Serving 99 students in grades 6-12, Prairie Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Junior-senior High School's student population of 99 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Junior-senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Prairie Junior-senior High School is ranked #916 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Prairie Junior-senior High School?
99 students attend Prairie Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Prairie Junior-senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Junior-senior High School?
Prairie Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Junior-senior High School offer ?
Prairie Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Junior-senior High School part of?
Prairie Junior-senior High School is part of School District No. Re-11 In The County Of Weld And State Of.
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