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#92 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 5% in state

Prairie Heights SR High School

High School · Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp · Lagrange, IN

A Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

0245 S 1150 E, Lagrange, IN 46761

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$12,679
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Prairie Heights SR High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

41.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Prairie Heights SR 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average584/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lagrange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,088

Median home value

$205,200

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Prairie Heights SR High School is listed in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Prairie Heights SR High School

Prairie Heights SR High School is a public high school in Lagrange, IN, part of Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prairie Heights SR High School

What grades does Prairie Heights SR High School serve?

Prairie Heights SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Prairie Heights SR High School?

Prairie Heights SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights SR High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prairie Heights SR High School rank in IN?

Prairie Heights SR High School ranks #92 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Prairie Heights SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prairie Heights SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Prairie Heights SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Heights SR High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Prairie Heights SR High School a charter school?

No, Prairie Heights SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Prairie Heights SR High School a Title I school?

No, Prairie Heights SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Heights SR High School?

41.9% of students at Prairie Heights SR 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
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
LaGrange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 46761)
11,985
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
33.9
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 46761; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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