South Plainfield High School

South Plainfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 Lake St,  South Plainfield, NJ
South Plainfield School District
3.5
4.2
1,079 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ronnie Spring
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
75.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
215:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.2%
White
38.5%
Hispanic
33.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.5%
Black
12.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#57 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 333 Students
Kean University 183 Students
Montclair State University 181 Students
Middlesex College 149 Students
Seton Hall University 130 Students
New York University 122 Students
The College of New Jersey 120 Students
Rider University 114 Students
Penn State 102 Students
Rowan University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Biology 66 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Accounting 34 Students
Finance 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 213 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/27/2024
I have enjoyed my years at SPHS pretty much. Each year they keep holding events to pretty improve the school but there are also student concerns that may take a while to be addressed or just aren't. Sometimes the students are left feeling like parts of the administration are against them but overall they are open to advocacy and change for the better (Me and my friend were able to convince them to replace the band room alarms since we couldn't hear important announcements like lockdowns. I still took a long time with years of advocacy previously but we finally got it. The jazz band was also able to convince the board that it should be a club so we could get more members for competitions and we also succeeded). Plus the lower the cost for their students to apply for AP credits and have a large diversity of classes (Most people can't fit every thing they want to take into their schedule since so many are just that desirable).
3.0 Alum
7/18/2024
In my opinion, South Plainfield's curriculum was amazing as well as supportive staff. On the other hand , I didn't think this was much of a diverse community. I think most people stuck to what they always knew instead of getting to know people outside of their race or ethnicity.
5.0 Senior
5/20/2023
Very diverse and very athletic school district. The teachers for the most part are nice and go out their way to help students in need
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4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/10/2023
Best teachers in all Science subjects, Social, English, and Math.
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5.0 student
7/20/2013
Very good teachers. A wide variety of clubs and activities, and teaches the importance of learning and going to college.
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2.0 other
6/21/2013
As a former student of this high school , they have great general education courses and clubs to keep a student occupied , but if you have a gifted child who has some sort of mental/learning disability then this school is not for you due to the fact that they do not know his or her learning potentia...
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3.0 parent
10/14/2010
Good school as far as choices for sports and clubs, and the availability of teachers to provide extra help to students before and after school. However, there is an apparent lack of attempts on the part of the school to forge good relationships with parents who are new to the town and/or minorities....
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South Plainfield High School

South Plainfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in South Plainfield, NJ, in the South Plainfield neighborhood, and is served by the South Plainfield School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,079 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. South Plainfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $604,999. Discover additional schools in the area, like Plainfield High School, North Plainfield Middle/High School, Koinonia Academy, and more. Learn more about what South Plainfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Plainfield High School.

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