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#2429 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Plainfield High School
High School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ
A high school in Plainfield, NJ where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 PARK AVENUE, Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Math 4% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 68.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plainfield High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 28 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainfield 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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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
$72,882
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Koinonia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $25,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainfield High School is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainfield High School
Plainfield High School is a public high school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 2,145 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,429 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainfield High School
What grades does Plainfield High School serve?
Plainfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plainfield High School?
Plainfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainfield High School rank in NJ?
Plainfield High School ranks #2,429 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Plainfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainfield High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plainfield High School a charter school?
No, Plainfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainfield High School a Title I school?
No, Plainfield High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainfield High School?
77.5% of students at Plainfield 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
- 2,145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (908) 731-4390
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07060)
- 47,560
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07060; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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