At a glance
Reported students
620
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
585
Prairie Grove High School: 620 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
9:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Grove High School
Prairie Grove High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Prairie Grove. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Prairie Grove School District. NCES reports 620 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Prairie Grove High School
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.7%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prairie Grove School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prairie Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–06
550 reported students
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
763 reported students
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
326 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Grove High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School High · Charter · Lincoln School District | 09–12 | 338 | 5.1 mi |
| Farmington High School High · Farmington School District | 10–12 | 690 | 5.4 mi |
| West Fork High School High · West Fork School District | 09–12 | 264 | 8.5 mi |
| Greenland High School High · Greenland School District | 09–12 | 260 | 8.5 mi |
| Northwest Techical Institute Secondary Career Center High · Northwest Arkansas Community College Regional Center | 09–12 | 0 | 9 mi |
| Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School High · Fayetteville School District | 09–12 | 250 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove High School
What grades does Prairie Grove High School serve?
Prairie Grove High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Prairie Grove School District.
How many students attend Prairie Grove High School?
Prairie Grove High School reported 620 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 631 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Grove High School?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 620 students and 69.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Grove High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Grove High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Prairie Grove High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie Grove High School in?
Prairie Grove High School is part of Prairie Grove School District, based in Prairie Grove, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Grove High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln High School (5.1 mi), Farmington High School (5.4 mi), West Fork High School (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.