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Prairie Central High School

Prairie Central High School is a public high school in Fairbury, IL, serving grades 9–12, rated C, with 487 students and an 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 51% in English Language Arts and 30% in Math.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
487
Students per teacher
11.7:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts51%
Math30%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
6
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White83%
Hispanic12%
Two or more races3%
Black1%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.4%
Prior-year enrollment
526

Homes assigned to this school

4,726 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Prairie Central High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
411 N 7th St, Fairbury, IL 61739
Phone
(815) 692-2355
Website
prairiecentral.org
Setting
Rural - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170000505126
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School district

Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8

District rating
B-
Schools
6
Students
1,712
Spending per student
$15,592
Teachers (FTE)
140
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Prairie Central High School

How is Prairie Central High School rated?

Prairie Central High School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 is rated B- overall.

How do students at Prairie Central High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Prairie Central High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 51% in English Language Arts and 30% in Math.

What grades does Prairie Central High School serve?

Prairie Central High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Prairie Central High School?

487 students attend Prairie Central High School, down from 526 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Prairie Central High School?

TopHap matches 4,726 residential properties to Prairie Central High School in and around Fairbury. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Prairie Central High School offer?

Prairie Central High School offers 6 AP courses.