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
1110
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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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
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
63.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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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%
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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 258 Students
Kean University 186 Students
Montclair State University 166 Students
New York University 119 Students
Raritan Valley Community College 114 Students
Seton Hall University 104 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 79 Students
Rider University 75 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 66 Students
Temple University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 79 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Biology 57 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Finance 28 Students
Accounting 20 Students
Marketing 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 157 Reviews
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.
5.0 Senior
4/26/2024
The best part of being at North Plainfield High School are the teachers and that most of the teachers are very good attentive and always help us with our homework or exams. Bad things that I would like to change. I don't have the whole summary of my High School Year. It's been very good
4.0 Senior
2/25/2024
NPHS is a good overall experience. Like other schools, there can always be improvement for more student and parent involvement in activities. Best part of my experience is having an administration that cares and is there for the students. Worst part is lack of parking for both teachers and students.
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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...
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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...
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5.0 other
1/21/2018
NPHS is a great school to learn and the teachers are a great help
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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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