West Prairie Senior High School in Colchester, IL

At a glance

Reported students

170

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

14.85

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

155.5

West Prairie Senior High School: 170 reported students.

State peer staffing position

41st percentile

11.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. 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: 159
Teachers (FTE): 11.93
Student–teacher ratio: 13.3:1

What the reported data says about West Prairie Senior High School

West Prairie Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Colchester. It is one of 4 current school records connected to West Prairie CUSD 103. NCES reports 170 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.6:1 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 (95.3%) and multiracial (2.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking West Prairie Senior High School

1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.85 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Bring the full school visit checklist →

Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch: 55.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
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

White95.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.4%

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

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

West Prairie South Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

182 reported students

West Prairie North Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

141 reported students

West Prairie Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

80 reported students

View all 4 district schools →

Public schools near West Prairie Senior 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
West Prairie Junior High School Middle · West Prairie CUSD 103	07–08	80	under 0.1 mi
Wcisec Md Other · West Central IL Spec Educ Coop	Not reported	—	0.2 mi
West Prairie South Elementary School Elementary · West Prairie CUSD 103	PK–06	182	0.2 mi
Macomb Senior High School High · Macomb CUSD 185	09–12	660	6.5 mi
ROYALS Academy Macomb High · Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE	06–12	0	6.7 mi
ROYALS RSSP Macomb High · Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE	06–12	0	6.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about West Prairie Senior High School

What grades does West Prairie Senior High School serve?

West Prairie Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West Prairie CUSD 103.

How many students attend West Prairie Senior High School?

West Prairie Senior High School reported 170 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 159 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at West Prairie Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 170 students and 14.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is West Prairie Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

West Prairie Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Prairie CUSD 103 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of West Prairie Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is West Prairie Senior High School in?

West Prairie Senior High School is part of West Prairie CUSD 103, based in Colchester, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near West Prairie Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Prairie Junior High School (under 0.1 mi), Wcisec Md (0.2 mi), West Prairie South Elementary School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.