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Plainfield School District No. 202

Plainfield High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Will County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 220 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    B-
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C
  6. Health & Safety
    C
  7. Administration
    B-
  8. Sports
    B-
  9. Food
    C
  10. Resources & Facilities
    D
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Plainfield High School is an above average, public school located in Plainfield, IL. It has 2,041 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 15% of students are at least proficient in math and 35% in reading.
Address
24120 W Fort Beggs
Plainfield, IL 60544
Telephone
(815) 436-3200
Website
psd202.org/pages/PlainfieldSD202

Plainfield High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
35%
Percent Proficient - Math
15%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1170
104 responses
Average ACT
25
194 responses
AP Enrollment
20%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$121,746
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,778
National
$949
Median Home Value
$296,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
Poll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 49 responses
Report
  • Games
    41%
  • Mr. Pomcat talent contest
    22%
  • Band
    12%
  • Athletics qualifying for state finals
    10%
  • Powderpuff
    8%
  • Madrigals, Spring musical, Fall play, choir
    6%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,041
Free or Reduced Lunch
28%
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$65,677
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.9%
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.42 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.42 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.42 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,457/ year
National
$12,239
73%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.44 responses
32%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.44 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.44 responses
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I absolutely loved my high school experience here. We have the best super fan section ever, the football games are always packed with students who are in their spirit wear and the experience is something you’ll never forget. Many of the teachers here are phenomenal, of course there are a few that could use a little more experience but that’s most schools. The teachers that teach the honors classes and AP classes are specifically really really amazing teachers. Many of them went to really nice schools and are super kind and just overall great teachers. So great that even one of my math teachers would hold a study session the day before every test and he would bring the most delicious home made banana bread for us to eat. I can’t imagine going to any other school. I think it’s safe to say that on behalf of every student at Plainfield Central including myself; it’s good to be a wildcat.
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I am a Senior Varsity football player at Plainfield Central High School in Plainfield Illinois. I have had a very positive experience at PCHS and love my school. I feel that they have prepared me academically to be well prepared for college. I have made so many lifelong friendships. I love playing for the football team. We have great faculty, student body, parent and community support. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but PCHS. Go Wildcats!
My experience with the Plainfield School District was from 2010 - 2014. I had an overall not so great experience dealing with the staff and administration of Plainfield Central. I did not at all feel as though I was prepared for college or life after high school. The majority of the teachers did not care about their students and/or would treat them less than members of society. A number of teachers and staff have been known to retaliate against students that try to stand up for themselves or anything that is questionable within the school. The administration knows about certain teachers and staff and their behavior, but still sweep it under the rug.