New Prairie High School is a public high school located in Wills Township, Indiana, operated by New Prairie United School Corporation.
Serving 970 students in grades 9-12, New Prairie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Prairie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Prairie High School's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
970 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Prairie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Prairie High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Prairie High School's ranking?
New Prairie High School is ranked #630 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are New Prairie High School often compared to?
New Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of New Prairie High School is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Prairie High School?
970 students attend New Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New Prairie High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Prairie High School?
New Prairie High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Prairie High School offer ?
New Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Prairie High School part of?
New Prairie High School is part of New Prairie United School Corp School District.
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