Plainfield High School

Plainfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
105 Putnam Rd,  Central Village, CT
Plainfield School District
3.4
3.7
507 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr James C Worth
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
580
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
65.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
111:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
White
83.9%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3.6%
Native American
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 119 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 86 Students
University of Rhode Island 52 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Quinebaug Valley Campus 43 Students
University of Hartford 32 Students
Central Connecticut State University 31 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Three Rivers Campus 29 Students
Quinnipiac University 28 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 28 Students
Boston University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 28 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Business 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Education 11 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 11 Students
Music Teacher Education 11 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 83 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/20/2021
Amazingly dedicated staff who will help out anyone who asks. Small and tight-knit school with a wide variety of course offering.
4.0 Senior
12/4/2020
Very welcoming school and has a good variety of academics. There are many different types of classes for everyone that way you can figure out what you are interested in. The staff is there to make you feel safe and welcomed. They truly want you to succeed and will connect with you to help further your education. Overall a nice school district.
4.0 Senior
4/18/2020
I loved my time at PHS. I made connections with teachers who helped me become the person I am today and I will never forget the memories I made.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
5.0 student
10/30/2024
it was a great loving and kind
5.0 parent
9/18/2022
The best thing about this school is how kind and knowledgeable the teachers are. They go above and beyond to help the kids no matter there skill set . Some teachers offer after school assistance to ones who need it.
4.0 parent
4/11/2022
My oldest goes to this school and has been thriving. The support he has received has been excellent. Wonderful teachers counselors and staff. They have gone above and beyond to help his needs. Highly recommend PHS. My only complaint is the lack of foreign language options.
2.0 other
1/11/2022
Do not send your children to this school!!!! I spent 3 of my four years in high school here and it was a truly awful experience. The School puts little emphasis on true learning, their main focus is the sports teams (mostly the male teams at that). The administration does not believe in bullying, th...

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Plainfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Central Village, CT, in the Plainfield neighborhood, and is served by the Plainfield School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Plainfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1110. Discover additional schools in the area, like Putnam Science Academy, St. James Parochial School, St. Maryour Lady of the Rosary, and more. Learn more about what Central Village has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plainfield High School.

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