SOUTH PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

South Plainfield High School is a public high school that is part of the South Plainfield School District school district, located in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 1,029 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, South Plainfield High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

South Plainfield High School, located at 200 Lake Street in South Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the borough’s public school district. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community responsibility. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and diverse career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Plainfield High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, performing arts, and various academic clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong ties with the local community and emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents while upholding the school's standards of citizenship and integrity.

For more information, contact South Plainfield High School at (908) 754-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 LAKE STREET
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
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SOUTH PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 1,029 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,029
Teachers:
76.1
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
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 1,029 students

White
44.0%
Hispanic/Latino
25.9%
Black or African American
15.3%
Asian
14.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.