The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.
Schools›Colorado›STRASBURG
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STRASBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 31J·NCES 080675001669

Prairie Creek High School

56729 E COLORADO AVENUE, STRASBURG, CO 80136 · (303) 622-6328 · Adams County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL22 STUDENTS
Enrollment
22
High
DISTRICT 193 · STATE 627
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.7:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
12 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
2
Grade 10
2
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
10
Student demographics
White
523%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
1568%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 37%
Black
15%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Two+
15%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1464%
Female
836%

Discussions

HotNewTop
+ POST
QUIET COMMUNITY
Be the first to start a discussion at Prairie Creek High School.
START A DISCUSSION
Recent discussions in Strasburg School District 31J

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
22
+14 (+175%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 5.8:1
% White
23%
was 63%
% Hispanic
68%
was 38%
% Black
5%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Prairie Creek High School

Prairie Creek High School is a 9-12 campus of one-room-style scale in STRASBURG, Colorado, part of Strasburg School District 31J, teacheing 22 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 96% below the typical public school in Colorado, which averages around 627 students.

Within Strasburg School District 31J, which oversees 4 schools and 1,180 students, Prairie Creek High School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Prairie Creek High School logs that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 68% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school logs 23% White, 5% Black, 5% multiracial. By comparison, Adams County as a whole is about 43% Hispanic, so the school skews visibly more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the resource side, The school currently runs with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.6:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 55% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, Adams County reports that median household income runs about $94,571, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Adams County's 171 public schools (combined enrollment of about 87,938 students), Prairie Creek High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Strasburg High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 175%: 8 students in 2018 compared to 22 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 63% to 23% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 5.8:1 in 2018 to 17.6:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Adams County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
530,225
Census ACS
Median income
$94,571
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
171
87,938 students

Quick facts

School name
Prairie Creek High School
District
Strasburg School District 31J
Address
56729 E COLORADO AVENUE, STRASBURG, CO 80136
Phone
(303) 622-6328
County
Adams County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
12 (55%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
080675001669
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Strasburg School District 31J
Other schools in STRASBURG
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Prairie Creek High School
How many students attend Prairie Creek High School?
Prairie Creek High School enrolls approximately 22 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Prairie Creek High School serve?
Prairie Creek High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Prairie Creek High School is approximately 17.6:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Prairie Creek High School?
At Prairie Creek High School, the student body is approximately 23% White, 68% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is Prairie Creek High School in?
Prairie Creek High School is part of Strasburg School District 31J.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
＋ Post