Plainwell High School

www.plainwellschools.org

815 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plainwell High School, located in Plainwell, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Plainwell Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Plainwell High School places a strong emphasis on student development through athletics, arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, often referred to as the "Trojan Pride," which encourages student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become active, responsible contributors to their local and global communities.

815

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainwell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	51
Black	5
Asian	17
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
719 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
51 (6.3 %)
Two or More
21 (2.6 %)
Asian
17 (2.1 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainwell Community Schools
Phone:	(269)685-9554
Website:	http://www.plainwellschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 213

Grade 10 239

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 184