At a glance
Reported students
1,377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615.5
Prairieville High School: 1,377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Prairieville High School
Prairieville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Prairieville. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ascension Parish. NCES reports 1,377 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 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 (55.2%) and Black (24.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairieville High School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.2%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black24.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.3%
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.
Other schools in Ascension Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
St. Amant High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,847 reported students
East Ascension High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,894 reported students
Dutchtown High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,029 reported students
Donaldsonville High School
High · Grades 09–12
396 reported students
Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,096 reported students
Prairieville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
865 reported students
Public schools near Prairieville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville Primary School Elementary · Ascension Parish | PK–05 | 865 | 0.3 mi |
| Dutchtown High School High · Ascension Parish | 09–12 | 2,029 | 5 mi |
| Woodlawn High School High · East Baton Rouge Parish | 09–12 | 1,331 | 6.1 mi |
| East Ascension High School High · Ascension Parish | 09–12 | 1,894 | 6.2 mi |
| St. Amant High School High · Ascension Parish | 09–12 | 1,847 | 6.4 mi |
| French Settlement High School High · Livingston Parish | 07–12 | 450 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairieville High School
What grades does Prairieville High School serve?
Prairieville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ascension Parish.
How many students attend Prairieville High School?
Prairieville High School reported 1,377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairieville High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 1,377 students and 83.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairieville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairieville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ascension Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairieville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.6% 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 Prairieville High School in?
Prairieville High School is part of Ascension Parish, based in Donaldsonville, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairieville High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairieville Primary School (0.3 mi), Dutchtown High School (5 mi), Woodlawn High School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.