Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies

www.plainfieldnjk12.org/

356 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

356

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	247
Black	104
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
247 (69.4 %)
Black
104 (29.2 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (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 Public School District
Phone:	(908)731-4421
Website:	http://www.plainfieldnjk12.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 7 37

Grade 8 49

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 61