Plainfield Central High School

Plainfield Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
24120 Fort Beggs Dr,  Plainfield, IL
Plainfield School District No. 202
3.7
3.8
2,088 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
69%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
346:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49%
White
52.2%
Hispanic
28.9%
Black
10.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 235 Students
Illinois State University 234 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 220 Students
Northern Illinois University 210 Students
Joliet Junior College 206 Students
Loyola University Chicago 172 Students
University of Iowa 159 Students
Lewis University 158 Students
Michigan State University 145 Students
DePaul University 126 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 129 Students
Psychology 128 Students
Biology 118 Students
Business 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Finance 33 Students
Environmental Science 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 264 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/20/2022
Plainfield Central High School has brought me so many amazing opportunities that have changed my life for the better.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2022
My school always felt very inclusive. There was always an outlet for everyone no matter what they were into and I really appreciated that.
3.0 Sophomore
6/2/2022
not the best. some decent teachers and some that don't know what they're teaching. not a great environment
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/19/2022
My child is in several advanced and AP programs here, other than complaints of one of her teachers she has a great education and actively enjoys school.
4.0 student
2/22/2019
Honestly sick of the amount of homework because i feel like i only work nowadays and wish that teachers would realize we have other classes. I'd rather do little bits for each class daily rather than do big projects.
5.0 parent
11/5/2018
Excellent! I have had my children in schools in different states and in several schools in Illinois. Plainfield schools are the best, from their preschool program to elementary school, middle school and high school, Plainfield schools are among the best.
5.0 parent
9/13/2017
Excellent school. Terrific and caring teachers with many programs and after-school opportunities. Ideal, safe location with beautiful small town appeal. Love it!

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