Very Good
#890 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 23% in state
Plainfield East High School
High School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12001 Naperville Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Plainfield East High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainfield East High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,202
Median home value
$416,400
Median rent
$2,326/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60585; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,365 | Compare → |
| Covenant Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–11 | 3.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Neuqua Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 3,008 | Compare → |
| Bolingbrook High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 3,371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #5 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainfield East High School is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainfield East High School
Plainfield East High School is a public high school in Plainfield, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 1,868 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainfield East High School
What grades does Plainfield East High School serve?
Plainfield East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plainfield East High School?
Plainfield East High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,868 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield East High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainfield East High School rank in IL?
Plainfield East High School ranks #890 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Plainfield East High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainfield East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Plainfield East High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainfield East High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plainfield East High School a charter school?
No, Plainfield East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainfield East High School a Title I school?
No, Plainfield East High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainfield East High School?
40.7% of students at Plainfield East High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (815) 577-0324
- Area population (ZIP 60585)
- 24,948
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60585; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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