Prairie Central Jr High School
Regular School · Forrest, IL
Prairie Central Jr High School is a regular school school in Forrest, Illinois, serving grades 07–08 with 250 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 83% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 26 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 5% |
| Asian | 3 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 250 | 145M / 105F |
English Language Learners: 8 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% +5.3pp | 27.7% | 233 |
| Reading Proficiency | 35.0% +2.3pp | 32.7% | 232 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 250 | 100% |
Contact & Location
800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
Phone: (815)657-8660
http://www.prairiecentral.orgOther Schools in District
- Prairie Central Elem School Elementary
- Prairie Central Primary East Elementary
- Prairie Central Primary West Elementary
- Prairie Central High School High
- Prairie Central Upper Elementary Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 61741) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
170000505127
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD