Prairie Home High

Prairie Home High is a regular public school serving students from sixth through twelfth grade in the rural community of Prairie Home, Missouri. With an enrollment of 85 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, the school offers a personalized learning environment supported by nine full-time equivalent teachers. While the MySchoolScout rating is 5.5 out of 10 and the state ranking is #1051 out of 2234 schools in Missouri (53rd percentile), Prairie Home High focuses on student development with room for academic growth, particularly in ELA/Reading at 48% proficiency or above and Math at 38% proficiency or above.

The school's rural setting provides a close-knit community where students can thrive both academically and socially.

With an enrollment of 85 students, Prairie Home High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Prairie Home High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Prairie Home High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.