Average
#727 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 40% in state
New Prairie High School
High School · New Prairie United School Corp · New Carlisle, IN
A New Prairie United School Corp high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5333 N Cougar Rd, New Carlisle, IN 46552
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2021)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Prairie High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Prairie High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,464
Median home value
$211,500
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Apostolic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New Prairie United School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Prairie High School is listed in New Prairie United School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Prairie High School
New Prairie High School is a public high school in New Carlisle, IN, part of New Prairie United School Corp, serving approximately 970 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Prairie High School
What grades does New Prairie High School serve?
New Prairie High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Prairie High School?
New Prairie High School has an enrollment of approximately 970 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Prairie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Prairie High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Prairie High School rank in IN?
New Prairie High School ranks #727 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is New Prairie High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Prairie High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 New Prairie High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Prairie High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is New Prairie High School a charter school?
No, New Prairie High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Prairie High School a Title I school?
No, New Prairie High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Prairie High School?
36.0% of students at New Prairie 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
- 970
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (574) 654-7271
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46552)
- 6,665
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 46552; 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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