Plainwell High School
Tel:
(269)685-9554
- Plainwell High School serves 807 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Plainwell High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Plainwell High School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 807 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Plainwell High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Plainwell High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #550 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plainwell Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Plainwell High School is Renaissance High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Plainwell Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Plainwell Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plainwell Plainwell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 623 students
0.1 miles
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-5813 0.1 6-8 623 - Plainwell Starr Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
0.1 miles
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-5835 0.1 K-5 517 - Plainwell Gilkey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 446 students
0.6 miles
707 South Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-2424 0.6 K-5 446 - Plainwell Renaissance High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 96 students
1.4 miles
422 Acorn St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-1573 1.4 9-12 96 - Allegan Star Family Literacy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
2.2 miles
623 N. 10th Street
Allegan, MI 49010
(269)512-7700 2.2 9-12 n/a
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