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Plainfield High School

Public | 9-12 | 1393 students

 
 
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Posted April 22, 2013

As parents we are very pleased with the school system in Plainfield. The teachers go above and beyond, there are a huge number of events/programs for our kids to enjoy/stay out of trouble, and they push a high level of education and morals.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2012

Plainfield High School is what you make of it. I am currently a sophmore and there is a many classes to chose from. The school does a good job getting inbetween students when needed. The school lets you learn and develop as a student and person. They try to stay out of other students business because they are busy trying to give us the best of the best. They make sure to discipline the ones that are causing major problems.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 21, 2012

The kids are great but the head principal seems aloof from the students. She is apathetic regarding fair treatment of staff and students. The aqdministration cares only about funding, test scores, and what looks good on paper. THey make np effort to find the truth when any incident occurs.


Posted August 6, 2009

plainfield has such wonderful teachers they are commited to helping you learn & better your education & yourself. but there is a big clique problem here and not a lot of kids respect other kids or teachers. the rules are strict and you really have to watch your back. i will say that there is somewhat of a drug problem here.. but if your wanting a good education plainfield high school is amazing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 24, 2008

I currently attend Plainfield High school and I think it is a wonderful school. Our new school is beautiful. I love going here. Football games are so much fun and there is a lot of school spirit. At Plainfield you get the experience of a good education and a fun atmosphere.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 24, 2008

I currently attend Plainfield High school and I think it is a wonderful school. Our new school is beautiful. I love going here. Football games are so much fun and there is a lot of school spirit. At Plainfield you get the experience of a good education and a fun atmosphere.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 8, 2008

I loved Plainfield High school everyone is respectful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2007

Terrible school. People show no respect for each other including teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2007

I just graduated PHS. I think it is a wonderful school! The teachers there are all very nice and always want to help kids if they need it. The principals handle their jobs very well and do a great job. I would recommend PHS to anyone looking for a FOUR STAR SCHOOL!!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 30, 2007

Plainfield School Systems are actually strong if you are looking for strength in test scores for college. They score very well on testing, and the teaching staff is very good. Guidance doesn not help much with searching for scholarships, etc- they basically leave it to students/parents. Very political town to live in, but wonderful people. Athletics are fairly strong. Boys and Girls basketball programs are above average, Softball very good although team potential much stronger than coaching, baseball program very good, fair golf program, cheerleading average, swim team above average, soccer program very good. (Friends children play almost every sport, so able to observe this personally). Tennis team average. Elem. schools very good, MS good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2007

I am a current senior at PHS. Had the opportunity been available, I would write a very large review for this. However, to keep to 150 words, I will adress the one major, serious problem I have noticed at this school. Although teachers and staff are helpful (the Majority), they have an extraordinary ability to turn their heads when they know there is a problem.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 18, 2006

I have been attending Plainfield High School for about a month now, and I have enjoyed it so far. The teachers try to help you in any way they possibly can. There may be a few teachers who may not be that way, but overall most of them are. This is a very good school to attend.
—Submitted by Sydney, a former student


Posted August 25, 2005

I attended Plaindield High School from 1998-2002. Although I dont have alot to say as far as the principal leadership, I can that the teachers, office workers, and guidance counselors were AWESOME. I personally feel the education I recieved at Plainfield High School was outstanding and the staff cared about each and every student. I have attended 2 other school systems and feel like Plainfield is one of the best. I am not an education major and I think my teacher in high school are to thank for that choice and my success in College.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 17, 2004

My point of view as a student is that the administrative faculty has no clue what is going on in the school and really couldn't care less. The discipline is way too strict and NOT fair. The dress code is rediculous. The two years that I attended PHS were horrible. Some of the teachers are okay, two of the worst retired this year so it should get better, hopefully. As a high school student i expected the school to have a much better atmousphere that it did. It didn't really help learning, which isn't fun in the first place. Over all it wasn't a very good school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 8, 2004

My children went to Plainfield Schools K-12. I feel that their education is solid and that the school system is a good one. They both scored near or over 1400 on SAT's, so I feel they were learning what they needed. Availability of accelerated classes/opportunities frustratingly limited, especially as Freshmen... as well as the choice of electives throughout, mainly cut and dried basic classes. The school system tends to be conservative and few changes year to year, but there is strong emphasis on the kids themselves. The teachers care and do a great job. At times, the administration seems inflexible but helpful. Guidance leaves almost all of the college search/prep to the student/family...very little help. We missed $12,000 scholarship due to lack of assistance. Happy with our school choice overall.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 46% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%
English

The state average for English was 78% in 2012.

381 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "D".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

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Test score rating 2012*
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Percent of graduates taking SAT: 52%
Average Composite SAT score: 1055

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

***This rating is based on the average SAT scores of students that graduated in 2011. ACT scores were used if more students took that test. Data is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 73%
Hispanic 3% 8%
Asian 2% 2%
Black 2% 12%
Multiracial 2% 4%
American Indian 0% 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A47%
Special education 11%N/A15%
English learners 1%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1 Red Pride Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
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