Plainfield High School

Plainfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
950 Park Ave,  Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield Public Schools
3.4
2.6
2,145 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dion Roach
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
16%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
64%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
14.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.8%
Female
44.2%
Hispanic
81.5%
Black
17.3%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<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.
Kean University 237 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 211 Students
Montclair State University 200 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 130 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 112 Students
New York University 98 Students
Rowan University 85 Students
Seton Hall University 78 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 71 Students
Rider University 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Business 48 Students
Biology 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Accounting 19 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 148 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/9/2024
Plainfield high school is a school of many teachings and learnings. Secondary school is recommended for what it teaches and what you can become, my experience at that school is very good, what I have learned and what I have developed is good
5.0 Alum
9/27/2020
It was a great experience. The performing arts department is amazing. People are friends with the security guards. The food is okay for school food, but the school store and the lunch school store makes it better. The teachers are great it's just a handful that can make you annoyed, but the good thing is that you can transfer out of classes you don't like. There is also a whole variety of after school clubs and sports you can join. For example dance club, woodshop and marching band.
4.0 Alum
11/1/2019
Plainfield high school was a good experience for me that led for me to decide to go to college. All of the teachers are nice and supportive. The one thing I wish they change are the curriculum. I feel like the students have the potential to learn things that may be challenging, it will help them to grow from it.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 6 Reviews
3.0 other
9/6/2023
Plainfield high school is just one of the many schools that make up the school district of Plainfield. A lot of people tend to complain about the school itself without having actually experienced going there, its always the hearsay, but I attended PHS. I had the opportunity to attend honor and advan...
1.0 parent
4/6/2015
When a bogus superintendent eliminated all supervisory positions, things got worse. The best people are always forced out.
3.0 student
1/13/2013
this school is changing , still needs to be more competitive although, people should take it perspective current events and positive ones as well.
1.0 student
5/3/2011
the school is terrible, i am currently attending this school and some of my classes don't even have teachers (english)

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Plainfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Plainfield, NJ, in the Plainfield neighborhood, and is served by the Plainfield Public Schools in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 2,145 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. Plainfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 64%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $513,039. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinnacle Academy High School, North Plainfield Middle/High School, South Plainfield High 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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