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Plainfield School District No. 202

Plainfield North High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Will County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 386 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Plainfield North High School is a highly rated, public school located in Plainfield, IL. It has 2,305 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.
    Address
    12005 S 248th Ave
    Plainfield, IL 60585
    Telephone
    (815) 609-8506
    Website
    psd202.org/pages/plainfieldsd202
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    Plainfield North High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    51%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1260
    214 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    385 responses
    AP Enrollment
    28%
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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
    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
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.35 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.35 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 76 responses
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    • Varsity football games
      28%
    • Varsity Basketball Games
      14%
    • Band competitions
      12%
    • Musicals and plays
      12%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • National Art Honors Society
      7%
    • Winter Guard
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,305
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    14%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.35 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.35 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.35 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $61,455
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    23.1%
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.52 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.52 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.52 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
    $10,733/ year
    National
    $12,239
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.53 responses
    28%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
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    Plainfield North High School Reviews

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    This will be my son’s Senior year and I can honestly say it’s gone by way too fast. He’s had a great experience at PNHS. Most of the Teachers are terrific and are always willing to assist when students fall behind or need extra help. My Son’s Counselor has been wonderful advising him on which classes to take that will challenge him but not overwhelm him. The Principal and administrative team treat the students with respect and are very involved. They also encourage Parents to be involved in their Child’s education as well as providing guidence on college readiness. They have a lot of activities for the kids to be involved in from various clubs to sports, as well at performing arts and marching band. Overall excellent school!
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    My teachers were always very supportive of me and what I was doing with my life. Most of my teachers would come support me in the plays and musicals, choir concerts and marching band competitions which really made me feel like I was loved. My teachers were very well educated and were always very helpful if I was confused. They made personal connections with me. They would ask me where I was planning on going to school, what I wanted to do with my life, how things were at home, and so on, and all that made me feel very important in many of their lives. I still keep in contact with most of my teachers. One thing they could start doing is fund the arts more! Usually most of the money goes to sports in general. While in theatre, we did not have to money to buy new lights, new costumes or anything like that. And choir and band both need money too. we need new music, uniforms, robes, instruments, equipment like that would help the groups grow.
    This school has awesome teachers who genuinely care about their students. From my experience, I have had awesome opportunities throughout my time here. Each teacher knows what they're doing and are willing to help each student at any time. The only reason I didn't put all 5 stars is because I feel that the school doesn't talk about a lot of the issues that sometimes go on in school. We have had 2 suicides from students who attended here and no one said a word about it. We were also discouraged from participating in the walkout against gun violence. And I feel that the school should take more time to talk about what we would do in case of any type of emergency and take those situations more seriously.