Is Prairie View High School a good school?

Prairie View High School ranks 260 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Prairie View High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,805 students attended Prairie View High School.

What is the racial makeup of Prairie View High School?

Students at Prairie View High School are 58% Hispanic, 29% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Prairie View High School?

Prairie View High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Henderson Elementary School Elementary : Reunion Elementary School Elementary : Second Creek Elementary School Elementary : Turnberry Elementary Middle : Otho E Stuart Middle School

Prairie View High School

Summary:

Prairie View High School is a public high school located in Henderson, Colorado, serving 1,821 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie View High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (56.56%) compared to nearby schools, and its test scores are consistently lower than state and district averages across various assessments. While the school ranks highly for African American students, it struggles in the bottom half or quarter for other subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and White students. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.35% in 2020-2021 to 36.46% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Brighton High School and Riverdale Ridge High School, Prairie View High School consistently underperforms on academic measures. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing schools in the district to address the unique needs of Prairie View's student population and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640-9146

(303) 655-8800

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,025

Feeder schools for Prairie View High School:

Elementary:	Henderson Elementary School
	Reunion Elementary School
	Second Creek Elementary School
	Turnberry Elementary
Middle:	Otho E Stuart Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 1,805

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.6%

White:

28.9%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie View High School ranks worse than 74.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prairie View High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Prairie View High School has the largest high school student body size in the School District 27J. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.6%), White (28.9%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the School District 27J. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie View High School is 21.7, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the School District 27J! (See more...)

Compare Prairie View High School employs 82.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie View High School is $12,025, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the School District 27J.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie View High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie View High School 260^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Prairie View High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82^nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie View High School

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Rank History for all students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2009	29.94	228^th	310	26.5%
2010	27.88	243^rd	327	25.7%
2011	26.19	256^th	337	24.0%
2012	32.66	233^rd	334	30.2%
2013	34.12	244^th	349	30.1%
2014	36.73	243^rd	369	34.1%
2015	20.59	235^th	292	19.5%
2016	29.55	169^th	255	33.7%
2017	18.44	206^th	256	19.5%
2018	32.69	244^th	388	37.1%
2019	34.47	258^th	411	37.2%
2021	6.57	194^th	210	7.6%
2022	7.95	202^nd	221	8.6%
2023	26.87	248^th	349	28.9%
2024	23.79	260^th	349	25.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.61	18^th	44	59.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.19	57^th	60	5.0%
2022	21.25	62^nd	77	19.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	27.67	144^th	188	23.4%
2022	24.32	161^st	203	20.7%
2023	39.65	124^th	200	38.0%
2024	26.40	157^th	211	25.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	19.96	186^th	239	22.2%
2022	18.42	206^th	257	19.8%
2023	24.78	192^nd	254	24.4%
2024	22.40	193^rd	257	24.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.25	67^th	84	20.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	54.68	59^th	118	50.0%
2022	21.85	94^th	108	13.0%
2023	24.84	118^th	135	12.6%
2024	51.29	83^rd	140	40.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	16.97	196^th	240	18.3%
2022	18.57	200^th	253	20.9%
2023	25.26	185^th	252	26.6%
2024	22.88	189^th	256	26.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	4.63	41^st	45	8.9%
2023	7.68	39^th	43	9.3%
2024	5.05	41^st	43	4.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.46	5^th	38	86.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	18.83	153^rd	181	15.5%
2022	19.42	164^th	205	20.0%
2023	32.59	125^th	198	36.9%
2024	24.30	149^th	199	25.1%

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Rank History for White students at Prairie View High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.18	198^th	225	12.0%
2022	11.44	208^th	228	8.8%
2023	15.50	208^th	234	11.1%
2024	18.23	194^th	229	15.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie View High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	630	72	67	586	22	n/a	n/a	1377
2008	817	96	94	691	20	n/a	n/a	1718
2009	610	84	72	542	10	n/a	n/a	1318
2010	715	83	87	557	13	n/a	n/a	1455
2011	721	73	70	617	13	5	42	1541
2012	786	61	75	663	12	3	42	1642
2013	831	60	87	702	12	3	43	1738
2014	845	60	86	745	12	1	46	1795
2015	871	65	83	801	13	4	54	1891
2016	887	56	74	814	15	4	57	1907
2017	880	62	82	869	17	5	53	1968
2018	939	74	94	944	17	4	66	2138
2019	836	58	77	861	11	2	64	1909
2020	720	68	75	843	10	2	53	1771
2021	640	69	63	858	7	2	57	1696
2022	609	75	59	905	8	1	67	1724
2023	565	86	73	1030	6	0	61	1821
2024	521	88	77	1040	5	4	70	1805

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie View High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1377	63.9	21.5	30.6
2008	1718	91.5	18.8	29.9
2009	1318	76.8	17.2	27.9
2010	1455	77.3	18.8	28.9
2011	1541	66.9	23.0	33.3
2012	1642	65.8	24.9	33.4
2013	1738	66.2	26.2	32.7
2014	1795	74.9	23.9	37.4
2015	1891	74.0	25.5	35.5
2016	1907	84.0	22.7	32.2
2017	1968	80.9	24.3	33.4
2018	2138	82.6	25.8	34.7
2019	1909	76.9	24.8	30.5
2020	1771	81.8	21.6	33
2021	1696	76.6	22.1	25.4
2022	1724	73.5	23.4	30.6
2023	1821	75.8	24.0	36.5
2024	1805	82.8	21.7	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie View High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1377	63.9	21.5	30.6
2008	1718	91.5	18.8	29.9
2009	1318	76.8	17.2	27.9
2010	1455	77.3	18.8	28.9
2011	1541	66.9	23.0	33.3
2012	1642	65.8	24.9	33.4
2013	1738	66.2	26.2	32.7
2014	1795	74.9	23.9	37.4
2015	1891	74.0	25.5	35.5
2016	1907	84.0	22.7	32.2
2017	1968	80.9	24.3	33.4
2018	2138	82.6	25.8	34.7
2019	1909	76.9	24.8	30.5
2020	1771	81.8	21.6	33
2021	1696	76.6	22.1	25.4
2022	1724	73.5	23.4	30.6
2023	1821	75.8	24.0	36.5
2024	1805	82.8	21.7	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie View High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,969
2020	$9,763
2021	$10,499
2022	$10,545
2023	$12,025

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie View High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 258^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 248^th of 349 High schools	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1909	1821	4.6%
African American	58	86	48.3%
American Indian	11	6	45.5%
Asian	77	73	5.2%
Hispanic	861	1030	19.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	836	565	32.4%
Two or More Races	64	61	4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.5%	36.5%	5.9%

Schools Near Prairie View High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Prairie View High School	Public	9-12	12909 E 120th Ave	Henderson	80640	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-8800	1,805	83	21.7	52.1%	521 (28.9%)	88 (4.9%)	1,040 (57.6%)	77 (4.3%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	70 (3.9%)	23.8	260^th of 349 public high schools	25.5%		26.9	248^th of 349 public high schools	28.9%	12	59.0	15.0	51.0	17.0	46.0	9.0		10.3	$12,025
Riverdale Ridge High School	Public	9-12	13380 Yosemite Street	Thornton	80602	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-6800	1,636	78	21.0	39.4%	713 (43.6%)	29 (1.8%)	703 (43.0%)	106 (6.5%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (5.0%)	34.4	222^nd of 349 public high schools	36.4%		38.8	204^th of 349 public high schools	41.5%	18	66.0	21.0	62.0	27.0	47.0	16.0		11.9	$5,854
Brighton High School	Public	9-12	270 South 8th Avenue	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-4200	1,773	93	19.0	50.9%	680 (38.4%)	15 (0.8%)	1,017 (57.4%)	14 (0.8%)	10 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (2.0%)	24.2	259^th of 349 public high schools	25.8%		26.5	254^th of 349 public high schools	27.2%	5	56.0	20.0	49.0	18.0	42.0	18.0		15.7	$12,325
Horizon High School	Public	9-12	5321 East 136th Avenue	Brighton	80602	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-4400	1,981	100	19.7	31.4%	1,062 (53.6%)	24 (1.2%)	685 (34.6%)	100 (5.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (5.1%)	67.4	103^rd of 349 public high schools	70.5%		71.7	89^th of 349 public high schools	74.5%	14	74.0	44.0	70.0	48.0	64.0	39.0		33.3	$12,931
Innovations & Options	Public	6-12	830 Bridge Street	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-2850	235	11	21.3		73 (31.1%)	3 (1.3%)	148 (63.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)								(n/a)									$15,646
27J Online Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	89 N. 6th Avenue	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 655-2527	271	18	15.0		91 (33.6%)	7 (2.6%)	154 (56.8%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	24.9	255^th of 349 public high schools	26.9%					(n/a)	24.0				50.0		12.0		$4,706
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3551 Southern Street	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 345-4380	571	32	17.5	39.1%	247 (43.3%)	13 (2.3%)	285 (49.9%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	51.4	161^st of 349 public high schools	53.9%		68.7	99^th of 349 public high schools	71.6%	62	74.0	28.0	54.0	32.0	77.0	35.0		35.0	$8,899
Adams City High School	Public	9-12	7200 Quebec Parkway	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 289-3111	1,586	73	21.6	85.7%	102 (6.4%)	22 (1.4%)	1,436 (90.5%)	4 (0.3%)	13 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.6%)	5.4	337^th of 349 public high schools	3.4%		6.3	331^st of 349 public high schools	5.2%	6			31.0	8.0					$15,840
Lester R Arnold High School	Public	9-12	7133 E. 73rd Ave	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 289-2983	217	9	23.0	84.8%	18 (8.3%)	1 (0.5%)	190 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)									$21,359
Mapleton Early Career Preparation	Public	9-12	8980 York St	Thornton	80229	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 853-1960	302	17	17.7	73.2%	23 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	260 (86.1%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	12.5	306^th of 349 public high schools	12.3%		14.4	298^th of 349 public high schools	14.6%	8	45.0	12.0	45.0	12.0	25.0	7.0			$13,400

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