Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Indiana, United States. It is a public high school located within the Plainfield Community School Corporation.
Serving 1,781 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Plainfield High School's student population of 1,781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1897
School Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
7%
13%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield High School's ranking?
Plainfield High School is ranked #291 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Plainfield High School often compared to?
Plainfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield High School?
The graduation rate of Plainfield High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Plainfield High School?
1,781 students attend Plainfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Plainfield High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield High School?
Plainfield High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plainfield High School offer ?
Plainfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield High School part of?
Plainfield High School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2021
Wonderful school for my kids. We moved to Plainfield for the school system and we were not disappointed.
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