Serving 164 students in grades 9-12, West Prairie Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
West Prairie Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Prairie Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is West Prairie Senior High School's ranking?
West Prairie Senior High School is ranked #2413 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Prairie Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Prairie Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Prairie Senior High School?
164 students attend West Prairie Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Prairie Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Prairie Senior High School?
West Prairie Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Prairie Senior High School offer ?
West Prairie Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Prairie Senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
