Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Indiana, United States. It is a public high school located within the Plainfield Community School Corporation.
Serving 1,856 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,856 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plainfield High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Plainfield, IN, covering approximately 35.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest extent of 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Plainfield High School's student population of 1,856 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,856 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1897
School Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield High School's ranking?
Plainfield High School is ranked #291 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Plainfield High School often compared to?
Plainfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield High School?
The graduation rate of Plainfield High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Plainfield High School?
1,856 students attend Plainfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Plainfield High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainfield High School?
Plainfield High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plainfield High School offer ?
Plainfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield High School part of?
Plainfield High School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Wonderful school for my kids. We moved to Plainfield for the school system and we were not disappointed.
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