Plainwell High School

Plainwell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
684 Starr Rd,  Plainwell, MI
Plainwell Community Schools
3.8
3.2
766 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jeremy Wright
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
44.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
418:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
88.2%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#9
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Michigan University 203 Students
Michigan State University 148 Students
Grand Valley State University 124 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 98 Students
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 85 Students
Ferris State University 71 Students
Central Michigan University 68 Students
Northern Michigan University 57 Students
Kalamazoo College 55 Students
Hope College 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 45 Students
Business 40 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Education 16 Students
Environmental Science 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Marketing 14 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 186 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/17/2024
There is definitely a lack in education and the way they handle some situations could be held differently. I think the people there are friendly for the most part, but I do think sports could be improved
4.0 Senior
4/22/2022
As an all-state athlete, I thought that Plainwell highschool gave me the skills needed to balance both academics and athletics.
5.0 Senior
4/8/2020
The entire faculty at Plainwell High School is great. They genuinely care about your education and you as a person. The school is always clean and prepared for emergencies
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/19/2019
Hell. It's hell. You're kid will do fine if they are completely normal. They always side with normal. They'll treat any kid with emotional, learning, and social issues like absolute trash. Though even a normal kid wont be ready for college by the time they get out. Academics are terrible, even thoug...
2.0 parent
9/19/2019
Poor. School does nothing against bullying. Dress code is up to interpretation of teacher. So if a teacher doesn’t like you, you get reported all the time. No help with individuals with learning difficulties. Most issues are encouraged to be handled without 504 or IEP
5.0 parent
5/5/2012
Plainwell High School is a great school with a great staff. Everybody works together to get the job done right for the students. My husband and I specifically moved to Plainwell because of the quality of education that our children receive. Go Trojans!
5.0 parent
7/13/2011
The school is great. All the teachers are supportive of the kids and that really helps them succeed. Both of my children come home happy and are actually excited to go to school. I would not send my kids to another school.

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