South Plainfield High School

200 LAKE STREET
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

www.spboe.org/

1,044 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Plainfield High School, located at 200 Lake Street in South Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the borough’s public school district. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community responsibility. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and diverse career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Plainfield High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, performing arts, and various academic clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong ties with the local community and emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents while upholding the school's standards of citizenship and integrity.

1,044

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Plainfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	385
Black	140
Asian	141
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
385 (37.0%)
White
348 (33.4%)
Asian
141 (13.5%)
Black
140 (13.4%)
Two or More
19 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Plainfield School District
Phone:	(908)754-4620
Website:	http://www.spboe.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 228

Grade 10 257

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 297