PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Plainville High School is a public high school that is part of the Plainville School District school district, located in Plainville, CT with about 707 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, Plainville 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.

Plainville High School, located at 47 Robert Holcomb Way in Plainville, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, offering a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. As part of the Plainville Community Schools district, the high school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student leadership, and the development of 21st-century skills to help students navigate an evolving global landscape.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Plainville High School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including interscholastic athletics, student government, and various clubs that cater to diverse student interests. The school takes pride in its supportive culture, utilizing a variety of resources and student services to ensure that all learners have the guidance needed to succeed. By integrating technology into the learning process and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to make meaningful contributions after graduation.

For more information, contact Plainville High School at (860) 793-3220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

47 Robert Holcomb Way
Plainville, CT 06062
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PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Plainville, CT with about 707 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
707
Teachers:
63.47
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 707 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.8%
Hispanic/Latino
17.0%
Black or African American
5.0%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.