Plainfield North High School is a four-year public high school located in Plainfield, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago, in the United States. Founded in August 2005, it is one of four high schools in the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202.
Serving 2,399 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Plainfield North High School serves the northwest part of Plainfield, IL, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most homes within the attendance zone, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainfield North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plainfield North High School's student population of 2,399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plainfield North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield North High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Crimson
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield North High School's ranking?
Plainfield North High School is ranked #721 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plainfield North High School often compared to?
Plainfield North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainfield East High School, Plainfield South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield North High School?
The graduation rate of Plainfield North High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Plainfield North High School?
2,399 students attend Plainfield North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Plainfield North High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainfield North High School?
Plainfield North High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainfield North High School offer ?
Plainfield North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plainfield North High School part of?
Plainfield North High School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.
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