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Enrollment
945
High
DISTRICT 563 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW PRAIRIE UNITED SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180756001298
New Prairie High School
5333 N Cougar Rd, New Carlisle, IN 46552 · (574) 654-7271 · LaPorte County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL945 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
327 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 244 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 238 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 234 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 229 | 24% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within New Prairie United School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like New Prairie High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prairie High School this school | 945 | 34.6% | N/A |
| North Wood High School Nappanee | 873 | 34.8% | N/A |
| East Noble High School Kendallville | 1,019 | 32.5% | N/A |
| Silver Creek High School Sellersburg | 976 | 32.0% | N/A |
| Woodlan Jr/Sr High School Woodburn | 743 | 33.1% | 32.4% |
| Edgewood High School Ellettsville | 777 | 34.6% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where New Prairie High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In LaPorte County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 945 | #108 of 392 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #309 of 359 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.3% | #179 of 360 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.6% | #276 of 373 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.1% | #200 of 201 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
945
-32 (-3%) vs 2020
+37% since 1990-91, when it was 690
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 18.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 945 | 51.2 | 18.5:1 | 35% (327) |
| 2023-24 | 970 | 56.2 | 17.3:1 | 36% (349) |
| 2022-23 | 979 | 57.7 | 17.0:1 | 33% (322) |
| 2020-21 | 977 | 54 | 18.1:1 | 30% (294) |
| 2017-18 | 946 | 54.3 | 17.4:1 | 34% (318) |
| 2015-16 | 953 | 49 | 19.4:1 | 29% (281) |
| 2010-11 | 852 | 42 | 20.3:1 | 28% (235) |
| 2000-01 | 792 | 43 | 18.4:1 | 8% (61) |
| 1990-91 | 690 | 42 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for New Prairie High School.
About New Prairie High School
The public high school New Prairie High School is located in New Carlisle, Indiana. In all, 945 students attend the school in grades 9 through 12.
New Prairie High School is one of 5 schools in New Prairie United School Corp, which enrolls 2,815 students in total.
The share of White students at New Prairie High School is 85%. Next come 10% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, New Prairie High School scores 26%.
Classroom staffing at New Prairie High School totals 51.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. The average for high schools in Indiana, 16.6:1, is lower. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at New Prairie High School is about 35%. The average for public schools in LaPorte County is 50%.
The school's county is LaPorte County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $71,055 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in LaPorte County number 38, with about 15,515 students.
New Prairie Middle School is about 0.2 miles from New Prairie High School, the shortest distance to any other public school. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment was 945 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 977.
New Prairie High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
LaPorte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
111,917
Census ACS
Median income
$71,055
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
15,515 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in New Prairie United School Corp
- New Prairie Middle SchoolMiddle · 667 students
- Olive Township Elementary SchoolElementary · 495 students
- Rolling Prairie Elementary SchoolElementary · 414 students
- Prairie View Elementary SchoolElementary · 294 students
Other schools in New Carlisle
- New Prairie Middle SchoolMiddle · 667 students
- Olive Township Elementary SchoolElementary · 495 students
Nearby schools
- New Prairie Middle School0.2 mi · 667
- Prairie View Elementary School1.8 mi · 294
- Rolling Prairie Elementary School2.6 mi · 414
- Olive Township Elementary School2.8 mi · 495
- Hailmann Elementary School8.8 mi · 318
- Indian Trail Elementary School9.1 mi · 246
Frequently asked questions
About New Prairie High SchoolHow large is New Prairie High School?
New Prairie High School enrolls approximately 945 students in grades 09-12.
Is New Prairie High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
New Prairie High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does New Prairie High School have?
New Prairie High School employs 51 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.
How diverse is New Prairie High School?
New Prairie High School reports a student body of 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees New Prairie High School?
New Prairie High School is overseen by New Prairie United School Corp in LaPorte County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.