- Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Prairie High School (722 vs. 525).
- Prairie High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Thomas Jefferson High School (358 vs. 211).
- Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Prairie High School (271 vs. 182).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Prairie High School (722 vs. 525).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Prairie High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Thomas Jefferson High School (395 vs. 307).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Prairie High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Thomas Jefferson High School (358 vs. 211).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Thomas Jefferson High School reported a higher violent incidents than Prairie High School (50 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Prairie High School reported a higher students per counselor than Thomas Jefferson High School (430:1 vs. 390.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Thomas Jefferson High School
$14,364.75
Prairie High School
$12,990.42
Local revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
39%
Prairie High School
52%
State revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
48.9%
Prairie High School
41.7%
Federal revenue share
Thomas Jefferson High School
12.1%
Prairie High School
6.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thomas Jefferson High School
38.1%
Prairie High School
26.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Linn County
$76,421
Linn County
$76,421
Poverty rate
Linn County
9.9%
Linn County
9.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Linn County
34.8%
Linn County
34.8%
Unemployment rate
Linn County
3.4%
Linn County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.