Plainfield North High School

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Plainfield North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12005 S 248th Ave,  Plainfield, IL
Plainfield School District No. 202
3.8
3.0
2,399 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Raymond Epperson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
136
Full Time Teachers
136
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
68.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
52.4%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
330:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.8%
White
57.4%
Hispanic
16.1%
Asian
12.7%
Black
8.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Middle Eastern or North African
1.1%

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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign 502 Students
University of Iowa 347 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 327 Students
Illinois State University 319 Students
Michigan State University 306 Students
Purdue University 273 Students
Loyola University Chicago 249 Students
Northern Illinois University 236 Students
Northwestern University 215 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 211 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 241 Students
Biology 198 Students
Psychology 195 Students
Nursing 176 Students
Finance 111 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 110 Students
Computer Science 100 Students
Marketing 79 Students
Engineering 68 Students
Pre-Law Studies 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 393 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/7/2025
Plainfield North is a great school for any student no matter race, beliefs, or gender. Everyone is super accepting, especially the teachers. Whenever you need help, they cater to your needs. Our sports teams excel beyond other highschools.
3.0 Senior
2/21/2025
Not horrible but could be improved especially with the offered lunch options and lack of enforcement of rules
5.0 Senior
1/2/2025
The teachers I've had for every year have been amazing, and our principal and assistant principal are great. It's a bit lacking with diversity, but that's more of a location issue.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 14 Reviews
1.0 other
1/21/2026
If you want a real toxic place nd environment which destroys mental health, ruins mental peace, has complete favoritsm, and you are punished, this place is for you! Do not trust a living soul here. This is more like a prison, not a school. It’s basically like you are going here just to destroy your...
5.0 parent
2/21/2024
We moved from a highly-rated high school in the north suburbs of Chicago to Plainfield, Illinois. Plainfield North High School is the best, especially the student counselors, registration and secretary; the teachers are the best . We are happy to have moved to Plainfield."
5.0 parent
11/10/2023
So far so good, my kid is in honors/AP and the teachers have been absolutely great. Some kids are immature and troublemakers. And the teachers do their best to keep them under control, but they can only do so much. My kid loves the staff and everyone has been extremely helpful and kind, including pr...
5.0 parent
1/24/2023
Great school 10/10 tons of college prep courses for students

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Plainfield North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Plainfield, IL and is served by the Plainfield School District No. 202 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,399 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Plainfield North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $560,874. Discover additional schools in the area, like Plainfield East High School, Liberty Christian Academy, Furqaan Academy, and more. Learn more about what Plainfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plainfield North High School.

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