Prairie High School

As a big secondary school in BRUSH PRAIRIE, Washington, Prairie High School hosts 1,502 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Battle Ground School District. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 162% bigger than typical.

Across the 20 schools in Battle Ground School District (12,754 students total), Prairie High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Prairie High School lists that White students make up the majority at 65%. Other groups include 17% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% multiracial, 3% Black. By comparison, Clark County as a whole is about 75% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Prairie High School lists 75 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19.9:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. Roughly 43% of students at Prairie High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Clark County put median household earnings sit near $97,536, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Prairie High School is one of 151 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students).

The closest other public school is Glenwood Heights Primary, roughly 1.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Prairie High School's enrollment has shrank 4% since 2018, when it stood at 1,571 (now 1,502). White enrollment moved from 74% to 65% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 21.8:1 in 2018 to 19.9:1 today.

On this page, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.