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Plainfield High School

950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States
+1 (908) 731-4390
http://www.plainfieldnjk12.org/
1.0
Overall Rating

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Plainfield High School Overview

About This School

Plainfield High School is a public high in Plainfield, New Jersey, serving 2,077 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 16% proficiency in ELA and 3% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 156 teachers with an average salary of $79,290 and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 230 students per counselor. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The demographic makeup is 82% Hispanic, 16% Black, 1% White, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

2,077
Total Students
Grade 9-12
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
156 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts16%
Mathematics3%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Union County
Students per Counselor
230:1

Plainfield High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

16%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 26%State Avg: 50%
3%
Mathematics
City Avg: 15%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14:1
State Avg: 11.2:1
230
Students per Counselor

Plainfield High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
156

Average Teacher Salary

$79,290
City Avg: $75,148
State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Students per Counselor230:1

Plainfield High School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.65%
Male
45.35%
Female
Total Enrollment: 2,077 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.82%
Hispanic82.23%
Asian0.39%
Black15.7%
Two or More Races0.53%
Native American0.19%

Plainfield High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Plainfield High School

Q: What is Plainfield High School?

A: Plainfield High School is a high public located in Plainfield.

Q: How many students attend Plainfield High School?

A: Plainfield High School has approximately 2,077 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Plainfield High School

Plainfield High School is a public high in Plainfield, New Jersey, serving 2,077 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 16% proficiency in ELA and 3% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 156 teachers with an average salary of $79,290 and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 230 students per counselor. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The demographic makeup is 82% Hispanic, 16% Black, 1% White, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Plainfield High School - Plainfield, NJ

Quick Facts about Plainfield High School
School NamePlainfield High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060, Plainfield, NJ
CountyUnion County
Phone+1 (908) 731-4390
Total Students2,077
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Full-Time Teachers156
Rating1/10
ELA Proficiency16%
Math Proficiency3%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Plainfield High School

What is Plainfield High School?

Plainfield High School is a high public located in Plainfield.

How many students attend Plainfield High School?

Plainfield High School has approximately 2,077 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School is 13:1.

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