Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Creek High School's student population of 22 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Creek High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Hispanic
68%
37%
Black
5%
5%
White
23%
49%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Creek High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Prairie Creek High School?
22 students attend Prairie Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Prairie Creek High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Creek High School?
Prairie Creek High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Creek High School offer ?
Prairie Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Creek High School part of?
Prairie Creek High School is part of Strasburg School District 31j.
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