PLAINFIELD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Plainfield South High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Plainfield SD 202 school district, located in Plainfield, IL with about 2,521 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 138 teachers, Plainfield South High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 South High School, located at 7800 Caton Farm Rd in Plainfield, Illinois, serves as a prominent secondary educational institution within the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized vocational programming designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is characterized by a commitment to academic rigor while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their unique post-secondary goals.
Beyond the classroom, Plainfield South boasts a robust extracurricular culture, featuring an extensive range of IHSA-sanctioned athletics, competitive clubs, and fine arts programs. These offerings are central to the school's identity, providing students with numerous avenues for personal growth, leadership development, and school spirit. By integrating a diverse selection of student activities with a focus on community and scholastic excellence, Plainfield South High School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the social, physical, and intellectual needs of its student body.
For more information, contact Plainfield South High School at (815) 439-5555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainfield, IL 60586-1687
(815) 439-5555
PLAINFIELD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainfield, IL with about 2,521 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield SD 202
- Total Students:
- 2,521
- Teachers:
- 138.8
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 2,521 students
- White
- 56.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.