NORTH PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

North Plainfield High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the North Plainfield School District school district, located in N PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 1,000 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 93 teachers, North Plainfield High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

North Plainfield High School, located at 34 Wilson Avenue in North Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the North Plainfield School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a commitment to the personal growth of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities that cater to different interests and career aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, North Plainfield High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience through its extracurricular programming. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit, leadership skills, and community engagement. By integrating traditional instruction with social-emotional support and active student involvement, the school strives to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared to navigate the challenges of a global society.

For more information, contact North Plainfield High School at (908) 769-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

34 WILSON AVE
N PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-4075
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NORTH PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in N PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 1,000 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,000
Teachers:
93.5
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 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 1,000 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.3%
Black or African American
21.6%
White
9.6%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.