Plainfield South High School
7800 West Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586 | (815) 439-5555
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 2,411
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,411 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 161st out of 640 high schools in IL.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 7800 W Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
- Principal or Admin: Daniel Goggins
School District Details
- Plainfield School District 202
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,339
- Graduation Rate: 97.2%
- Dropout Rate: 1.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.3
- Enrolled Students: 29,068
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,411
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 139.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,204 (49.9%)
- Females: 1,121 (46.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black | 231 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 24.4% |
| White | 1,458 | 60.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 629 | 26.1% |
| 10th Grade | 722 | 29.9% |
| 11th Grade | 496 | 20.6% |
| 12th Grade | 564 | 23.4% |
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.1%
District:
94.7%
State:
93.9%
Graduation Rate
School:
98.6%
District:
99.0%
State:
87.8%
Dropout Rate
School:
0.3%
District:
0.5%
State:
3.8%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Plainfield South High School
- Reviewed by Community Member on July 31, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I am concerned. A grandchild of mine will eventually attend Plainfield South. The academics are found to be very low and do not meet with Il standards. What is the school or district prepared to do about this. A concerned grandparent.
- Reviewed by Student on May 24, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- awesome time here! Physical education was actually fun with MR. CROWE as my teacher. Really enjoyed my time here! Class of 07
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