Plainwell High School

www.plainwellschools.org

828 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plainwell High School, located in Plainwell, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Plainwell Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Plainwell High School places a strong emphasis on student development through athletics, arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, often referred to as the "Trojan Pride," which encourages student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become active, responsible contributors to their local and global communities.

828

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainwell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	703
Hispanic	59
Black	21
Asian	13
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
703 (84.9%)
Hispanic
59 (7.1%)
Two or More
26 (3.1%)
Black
21 (2.5%)
Asian
13 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainwell Community Schools
Phone:	(269)685-9554
Website:	http://www.plainwellschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 212

Grade 10 212

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 202