Plainfield High School

105 Putnam Road
Central Village, CT 06332

www.plainfieldschools.org/page.cfm?p=2502

515 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plainfield High School, located in Central Village, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Plainfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility among its student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for a variety of post-secondary pathways, including four-year universities, technical colleges, and the workforce, while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond academics, Plainfield High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s culture is designed to support the "whole student," encouraging participation in school life to build community, leadership, and school spirit. By maintaining strong connections between students, faculty, and the local community, the school strives to provide a supportive educational experience that equips its graduates with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

515

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	20
Black	23
Asian	12
Two or More	13
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

White
434 (84.3%)
Black
23 (4.5%)
Hispanic
20 (3.9%)
Two or More
13 (2.5%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
American Indian
10 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield School District
Phone:	(860)564-6417
Website:	http://www.plainfieldschools.org/page.cfm?p=2502
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 9 134

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 118