Enrollment
432
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lagrange, IN
Prairie Heights Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Heights Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180930001526
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Heights Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Heights Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Sr High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lagrange, IN.
School address
District: Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180930001526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Heights Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie Heights Sr High School
Prairie Heights Sr High School is a mid-sized high school in Lagrange, Indiana, enrolling 432 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 528 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp also operates Prairie Heights Elementary School (537 students) and Prairie Heights Middle School (377 students) alongside Prairie Heights Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairie Heights Sr High School compares
Prairie Heights Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Prairie Heights Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp, which includes Prairie Heights Sr High School.
$11,671
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 58.9%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Prairie Heights Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Heights Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Heights Sr High School
How many students attend Prairie Heights Sr High School?
Prairie Heights Sr High School has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lagrange, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Sr High School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Heights Sr High School?
37.5% of students at Prairie Heights Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Heights Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Heights Sr High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Lagrange, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Heights Sr High School?
Prairie Heights Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Heights Sr High School rank among public schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Sr High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lagrange, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lagrange on the city page.
Is Prairie Heights Sr High School a good school?
Prairie Heights Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp?
Besides Prairie Heights Sr High School, Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp also operates Prairie Heights Elementary School (537 students) and Prairie Heights Middle School (377 students). See the Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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