Plainfield High School

24120 W Fort Beggs Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544

1,986 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plainfield High School, located at 24120 W. Fort Beggs in Plainfield, Illinois, holds a significant place in the region’s history as the flagship school of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Known as the "Central Campus," it is the oldest high school in the district, serving as a pillar of the community for generations. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust elective programs in areas such as fine arts, career and technical education, and athletics.

Beyond its academic offerings, Plainfield High School is deeply rooted in local tradition and school spirit, often referred to by locals as "Plainfield Central." The campus serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through its numerous extracurricular clubs, competitive sports teams, and community service initiatives. By balancing its historic identity with modern pedagogical approaches, the school remains a focal point for student development, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

1,986

Total Students

122.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,036
Hispanic	574
Black	213
Asian	73
Two or More	83
American Indian	6

White
1,036 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
574 (28.9 %)
Black
213 (10.7 %)
Two or More
83 (4.2 %)
Asian
73 (3.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield SD 202
Phone:	(815)436-3200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 451

Grade 10 505

Grade 11 492

Grade 12 538