Plainwell High School

Plainwell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
684 Starr Rd,  Plainwell, MI
Plainwell Community Schools
3.8
3.2
813 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jeremy Wright
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
44.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
418:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
88.2%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Public Online HS in Michigan
Source: Niche

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.
Western Michigan University 205 Students
Michigan State University 155 Students
Grand Valley State University 128 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 107 Students
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 85 Students
Ferris State University 75 Students
Central Michigan University 70 Students
Northern Michigan University 56 Students
Kalamazoo College 52 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Business 40 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Biology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Environmental Science 18 Students
Education 16 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 190 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/11/2025
I think Plainwell does an excellent job listening to the people. Especially for classes. One think I think they should focus more on is bullying, because some people think that it is not handled well and never taken care of.
3.0 Senior
6/17/2024
There is definitely a lack in education and the way they handle some situations could be held differently. I think the people there are friendly for the most part, but I do think sports could be improved
4.0 Senior
11/2/2023
I have enjoyed my years at Plainwell. The best part by far is being a part of the Competitive Cheer program. I adore the coaching staff and their commitment to the team and the friends I have made on the team. I do not like several classes I have to take and wish I had more options to take classes that are more pertinent to the field of study I am planning to pursue in college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/19/2019
Hell. It's hell. You're kid will do fine if they are completely normal. They always side with normal. They'll treat any kid with emotional, learning, and social issues like absolute trash. Though even a normal kid wont be ready for college by the time they get out. Academics are terrible, even thoug...
2.0 parent
9/19/2019
Poor. School does nothing against bullying. Dress code is up to interpretation of teacher. So if a teacher doesn’t like you, you get reported all the time. No help with individuals with learning difficulties. Most issues are encouraged to be handled without 504 or IEP
5.0 parent
5/5/2012
Plainwell High School is a great school with a great staff. Everybody works together to get the job done right for the students. My husband and I specifically moved to Plainwell because of the quality of education that our children receive. Go Trojans!
5.0 parent
7/13/2011
The school is great. All the teachers are supportive of the kids and that really helps them succeed. Both of my children come home happy and are actually excited to go to school. I would not send my kids to another school.

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Plainwell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Plainwell, MI, in the Plainwell neighborhood, and is served by the Plainwell Community Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Plainwell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $255,103. Discover additional schools in the area, like Renaissance High School, STAR Family Literacy, Otsego High School, and more. Learn more about what Plainwell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plainwell High School.

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