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Prairie Central High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
411 N 7th St, Fairbury, IL 61739 · (815) 692-2355 · Part of Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
Students
487
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Prairie Central High School
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.4% since 2020
On the path
Where Cropsey kids come from and go next.
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
9–12Prairie Central High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
411 N 7th St, Fairbury
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9125
Grade 10108
Grade 11132
Grade 12122
Enrollment over time
569’20
537’21
516’22
518’23
487’24
Down 14.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 83%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 3%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.