South Plainfield High School
Tel:
(908)754-4620
- South Plainfield High School serves 1,025 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
South Plainfield High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- South Plainfield High School's student population of 1,025 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,025 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Plainfield High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Plainfield High School is 0.69, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1219 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 13% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 27% |
| Black | 17% | 16% |
| White | 46% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Plainfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Plainfield High School is Plainfield High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cedarbrook Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cedarbrook Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plainfield Cedarbrook Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 622 students
1.0 miles
1049 Central Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)731-4280 1.0 K-8 622 - Plainfield Hubbard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 644 students
1.2 miles
661 W Eighth St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)731-4320 1.2 6-8 644 - Plainfield The Queen City Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 324 students
1.3 miles
815 West Seventh Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908)753-4700 1.3 K-8 324 - Plainfield Clinton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 391 students
1.5 miles
West 4th St And Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908)731-4220 1.5 PK-5 391 - Plainfield Plainfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1716 students
1.5 miles
950 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)731-4390 1.5 9-12 1716
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