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
3.28
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
3.28
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
510
Verbal
500
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

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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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 240 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 217 Students
Montclair State University 200 Students
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ 129 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 106 Students
New York University 101 Students
Rowan University 81 Students
Seton Hall University 74 Students
Stockton University 70 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Business 52 Students
Biology 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Accounting 20 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 148 Reviews
2.0 Junior
11/21/2024
Honestly, Plainfield High School is a tough place to learn, as the students in most classes don't want to learn anything. The students that don't learn anything affect the students that actually do the work, and the teachers can't do much about it. It's usually Hispanic students that do not know english, which makes sense. Math teachers are also not good at their job, as they use videos on YouTube to teach us about the topic instead of teaching us from what they know.
3.0 Senior
6/1/2022
I like the availability of help that is there for me and the different opportunities that the school prevents for me academically and non-academically.
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.
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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...
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1.0 parent
4/6/2015
When a bogus superintendent eliminated all supervisory positions, things got worse. The best people are always forced out.
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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.
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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

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.28, 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 $515,357. 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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