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#1283 of 1,815 schools in CO
Prairie View High School
High School · School District 27j · Henderson, CO
A School District 27j high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12909 EAST 120TH AVENUE, Henderson, CO 80640
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prairie View High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie View High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average504/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,145
Median home value
$464,400
Median rent
$2,138/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,636 | Compare → |
| Elmwood Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| The Stead SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 9–11 | 3.8 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #11 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie View High School is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie View High School
Prairie View High School is a public high school in Henderson, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 1,805 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie View High School
What grades does Prairie View High School serve?
Prairie View High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Prairie View High School?
Prairie View High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View High School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie View High School rank in CO?
Prairie View High School ranks #1,283 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prairie View High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie View High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Prairie View High School a charter school?
No, Prairie View High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie View High School a Title I school?
No, Prairie View High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie View High School?
52.1% of students at Prairie View High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (303) 655-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80640)
- 14,073
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80640; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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