Enrollment
1,502
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brush Prairie, WA
Prairie High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530038001747
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brush Prairie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038001747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie High School
Prairie High School is a large high school in Brush Prairie, Washington, enrolling 1,502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,502 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brush Prairie's high schools, it stands alongside Open Doors Battle Ground (47 students): Prairie High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students) and Homelink River (901 students) alongside Prairie 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 High School compares
Prairie High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,502
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$15,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 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 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Prairie High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Ground School District, which includes Prairie High School.
$15,681
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Captain Strong | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Brush Prairie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,502 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie High School
How many students attend Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has 1,502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brush Prairie, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie High School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie High School?
30.9% of students at Prairie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie High School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Brush Prairie, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie High School?
Prairie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Brush Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brush Prairie on the city page.
Is Prairie High School a good school?
Prairie High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Battle Ground School District?
Besides Prairie High School, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Homelink River (901 students), and Yacolt Primary (747 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.
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