PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Plainfield High School is a public high school that is part of the Plainfield School District school district, located in Central Village, CT with about 682 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Plainfield High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Plainfield High School, located in Central Village, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Plainfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility among its student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for a variety of post-secondary pathways, including four-year universities, technical colleges, and the workforce, while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Beyond academics, Plainfield High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s culture is designed to support the "whole student," encouraging participation in school life to build community, leadership, and school spirit. By maintaining strong connections between students, faculty, and the local community, the school strives to provide a supportive educational experience that equips its graduates with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
For more information, contact Plainfield High School at (860) 564-6417 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Central Village, CT 06332
(860) 564-6417
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Central Village, CT with about 682 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield School District
- Total Students:
- 682
- Teachers:
- 58.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 682 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.