South Plainfield High School
School Overview
South Plainfield High School is a public school located in South Plainfield, New Jersey. It is a school in South Plainfield Borough School District district.
According to the New Jersey state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 58% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,029 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 86 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,029 students are attending South Plainfield High School. By gender, there are 532 and 497 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
South Plainfield High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 25 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Total | 25 | 10 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 86 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for South Plainfield High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 86 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 86 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 206 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,924 Households |
| Population | 23,678 |
| Male | 12,076 |
| Female | 11,880 |
| Child Population | 7,765 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,208 Units |
| Average House Value | $340,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,702 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.90% |
| Average Household Income | $101,565 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.23% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
South Plainfield High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 244 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 452 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at South Plainfield High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 244 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 54 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 80 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 208 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 452 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in South Plainfield School District
In South Plainfield School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey
2 private schools are serving students in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.