Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies is a magnet six-year public middle school / high school specializing in visual and performing arts that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Plainfield, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 357 students in grades 7-12, Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies's student population of 357 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
67%
35%
Black
31%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies's ranking?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is ranked #1221 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
The graduation rate of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
357 students attend Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies offer ?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies part of?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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