Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies

Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1700 W Front St,  Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield Public Schools
3.7
2.8
385 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Angela Bento
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
530
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
32.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
210:1

Student Diversity

Female
60.4%
Male
39.6%
Hispanic
69.4%
Black
29.2%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#17 Best HS for the Arts in New Jersey
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 120 Students
Montclair State University 111 Students
Kean University 109 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 75 Students
New York University 59 Students
Seton Hall University 53 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 53 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 49 Students
Drew University 46 Students
Rider University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 37 Students
Business 34 Students
Biology 22 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Film and Video Studies 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 13 Students
Architecture 12 Students
Graphic Design 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 56 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/20/2024
My experience at paaas was really good all the teachers was nice and gave instructions very clearly. My best experience is performing and my worst experience is there not being enough activities there.
5.0 Senior
6/8/2021
It's the better choice out of the other high schools in town. It is a small school so playing sports is non existent, you will have to play for the other high school in town.
5.0 Sophomore
6/6/2020
It's Alright, they tend to be a little strict with their rules and regulations, but academics wise its the best
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2.8 6 Reviews
1.0 other
2/15/2023
Sure, the place is nice but the only problem is the "privilages" that a student needs to continue enjoying the school. Heres the thing, not everyone makes these problems, not only that but even if you cancel the stuff we are allowed to do, they will continue to do it. What type of learning is that?...
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5.0 parent
2/18/2018
Both my children attend this school and they both strive in ways I wouldn't be able to imagine at any other school. They are both in AP courses, continuously aim to be on honor roll each semester and their future focus is impeccable. I would love to take the credit for having these brilliant minds b...
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1.0 other
8/31/2016
Its time to stop running away from school to school. Our young people desire to have a Education that can help them fit into a good life style that can meet their needs in life. I'm ready to sue the broad of Plainfield. Take the money and give it to my student. They buy the education they need. Wake...
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2.0 parent
11/24/2015
The principal appears to be a yes woman. When teachers call out there are usually no substitutes the children either sit in on other class which is not productive because the class is over crowed so no one is learning or they are sent to the small dance rm during a dance class. The district is horri...
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