Plainfield High School

Plainfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Red Pride Dr,  Plainfield, IN
Plainfield Community School Corporation
4.1
3.1
1,856 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melvin Siefert
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
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
3.61
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
89.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
436:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
75.9%
Black
9.5%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%

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.
Indiana University - Bloomington 562 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 451 Students
Purdue University 450 Students
Ball State University 326 Students
Indiana State University 260 Students
Butler University 232 Students
University of Indianapolis 220 Students
Marian University Indianapolis 119 Students
DePauw University 107 Students
University of Southern Indiana 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 147 Students
Nursing 139 Students
Business 119 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Accounting 66 Students
Elementary Education 63 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Finance 55 Students
Education 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 313 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/5/2025
My experience at this high school has been pretty good. All of my teachers are great and I'm able to learn something every day.
5.0 Junior
3/11/2025
I love my experience at Plainfield Highschool it is very welcoming. We have great teams and all of the teachers care about you and your experience. I think the only thing I would change would be the cafeteria food I would offer healthier meals more often.
5.0 Senior
1/2/2025
Plainfield High School provides amazing classes and lots of extracurricular options. The faculty at Plainfield High School all do their best to accommodate each individual's needs. Plainfield also has a fantastic fine arts program. Both their choir and band made it to state this past year.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 9 Reviews
1.0 other
8/4/2025
This school is hostile towards any children that aren’t deemed as normal. Myself and literally all of my friends were tortured here.
5.0 parent
5/27/2021
Plainfield is an excellent school in our State. The curriculum is great for kids that want to be pushed as well as kids that struggle with academics. I have some of each so I have gotten to see both sides of the learning curve. The teachers go an extra mile to help those who want help. The extra cur...
5.0 parent
4/12/2014
Very pleased with how the school handles drug abuse and bullying! There is drug use and bullying anywhere you go now. Plainfield will work with the parents and students on correct discipline and make sure they go for help. Unfortunately not all students and their families take the right action or ha...
1.0 student
4/11/2014
THE TRUTH! Lots of bullying and drug activity goes on here at Plainfield High School. Students are getting suspended/expelled all the time here for drug related problems. and there is a lot of bullying, and the school says they have a "zero tolerance for bullying" that is a lie. They dont do much. a...

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Plainfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Plainfield, IN, in the Plainfield neighborhood, and is served by the Plainfield Community School Corporation in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,856 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Plainfield 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $337,732. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pride Academy, Plainfield Christian School, Plainfield Community Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Plainfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plainfield High School.

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