North Plainfield Middle/High School

North Plainfield Middle/High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 9-12
34 Wilson Ave,  North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield School District
3.6
3.6
1,166 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jerard Stephenson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
63.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
190:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Hispanic
71.7%
Black
16.6%
White
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 250 Students
Kean University 182 Students
Montclair State University 166 Students
New York University 121 Students
Raritan Valley Community College 114 Students
Seton Hall University 105 Students
Rider University 78 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 72 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 67 Students
Temple University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 77 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Biology 58 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Finance 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Marketing 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 160 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/30/2025
I like NPHS, is a place where I feel safe for who I am, the teachers a very nice and they have so much knowledge to share and teach to the students.
5.0 Junior
1/25/2025
Since I am in North Plainfield High School, I learned a lot of things and I have one thing to say, which is that I love this high School. My best experience is when I did brownies with my UNIDOS club. and my worse experience is when I get lost looking for the auditorium. I would not like to change anything, just improve the quality of the food. That is all.
3.0 Alum
7/12/2024
It was a decent school but could be better. Academics need some work and building is not up to date. Teachers could also be better and resources are not easily accessible. I think everything needs to be changed but should not be too long before it is a good school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
5.0 other
3/16/2022
I went to NPHS during its hey-day in the late 80s graduating in 1990. Teachers, students, administration were all at the top of their game. The Canucks were winning championships, theater won state championships (under the direction of the late Tom Lanno), arts were flourishing. The school and frank...
3.0 other
9/25/2020
Meh. Students are possibly the worst part, as one would expect. Administration is decent. We clashed a few times due to misunderstandings, but administrators are generally understanding. If you aren't in an AP/Honors class, you're wasting your time. I'd even go as far as to say that AP classes provi...
5.0 other
1/21/2018
NPHS is a great school to learn and the teachers are a great help
5.0 other
1/20/2018
NPHS is a very underestimated high school. The teachers there help every students with their needs and obstacles. Overall NPHS is a great school.

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North Plainfield Middle/High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in North Plainfield, NJ, in the North Plainfield neighborhood, and is served by the North Plainfield School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,166 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. North Plainfield Middle/High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $509,143. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinnacle Academy High School, Plainfield High School, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies, and more. Learn more about what North Plainfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Plainfield Middle/High School.

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