Prairie High School

Prairie High School is a high school in Brush Prairie, Washington. Built in 1979, it is part of the Battle Ground School District in Clark County, located in the southwest region of the state of Washington.

Battle Ground School District No. 119 is a public school district in Clark County, Washington, USA.

Budget and operation

Each year, Prairie "operates under a total building budget of $91,000", and indeed has struggled in recent years to pass bonds or levies at the local level. However, the school is currently "completing its third and final year of a Smaller Learning Community Grant."^[1]

Academics and opportunities

Prairie High School offers a variety of career and technical programs: AFJROTC, DECA FBLA, FFA, FCCLA^{[clarification needed]}, Computer, Industrial and Auto. In addition to the core academic classes, Prairie offers a variety of classes and programs in art, music, drama, foreign language, sign language,Special Education,and ELL.

Notable alumni

• Dan Dickau, played in the NBA for several teams
• Alan Embree, MLB pitcher with the Colorado Rockies
• Ana Matronic, born Anna Lynch, of the Scissor Sisters
• Richie Sexson, MLB, played for the Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners
• Jaime Herrera Beutler, Congresswoman of the 112th congress
• Lance Bade, Olympic Bronze medalist in trap shooting 1996

References

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External links

• Battle Ground School District No. 119
• Official web site
• Battle Ground School District Report Card
• GSHL Football - Prairie High School

Coordinates: 45°42′17″N 122°33′18″W / 45.70472°N 122.555°W / 45.70472; -122.555

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