Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Plainfield High School's student population of 530 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
4%
13%
White
86%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield High School's ranking?
Plainfield High School is ranked #673 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Plainfield High School often compared to?
Plainfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killingly High School, Plainfield Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield High School?
The graduation rate of Plainfield High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Plainfield High School?
530 students attend Plainfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Plainfield High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield High School?
Plainfield High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plainfield High School offer ?
Plainfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield High School part of?
Plainfield High School is part of Plainfield School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School (Half Day)
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School- 1/2 Day
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Early Releaase Day-Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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