- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180930001526
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Prairie Heights Sr High School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180930001526 · Lagrange, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.9:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Heights Elementary School (537 students)
Prairie Heights Sr High School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Prairie Heights Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Height
Prairie Heights Elementary School
537 students
- This school
Prairie Heights Sr High School
432 students
- Prairie Height
Prairie Heights Middle School
377 students
What this shows Prairie Heights Sr High School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Heights Sr High School compares
Prairie Heights Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp reports $12,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.