PLAINFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS & ADVANCED STUDIES
PLAINFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS & ADVANCED STUDIES is a public high school that is part of the Plainfield Public School District school district, located in PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 397 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 40 teachers, PLAINFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS & ADVANCED STUDIES has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS & ADVANCED STUDIES (PAAAS), located in Plainfield, New Jersey, is a specialized magnet school that provides a rigorous academic environment for students in grades 6 through 12. The academy is designed to serve high-achieving and motivated learners, offering a challenging curriculum that blends intensive college-preparatory coursework with specialized tracks in the fine and performing arts. By fostering a culture of excellence, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for competitive post-secondary education and professional success.
Beyond its academic focus, PAAAS emphasizes holistic development through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including dance, visual arts, music, and theater programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, close-knit community where students are encouraged to pursue their creative passions alongside their intellectual growth. With a commitment to innovation and community engagement, the academy serves as a central hub for talent development within the Plainfield Public School District.
For more information, contact PLAINFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS & ADVANCED STUDIES at (908) 731-4421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063
(908) 731-4421
PLAINFIELD ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS & ADVANCED STUDIES is a public school in PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 397 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 397
- Teachers:
- 40
- 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
* 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 397 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.2%
- Black or African American
- 41.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 60.2%
- Male
- 39.8%
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.