Serving 1,868 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield East High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,868 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Plainfield East High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield East High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Plainfield East High School is ranked #974 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plainfield East High School often compared to?
Plainfield East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainfield North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield East High School?
The graduation rate of Plainfield East High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plainfield East High School?
1,868 students attend Plainfield East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Plainfield East High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield East High School?
Plainfield East High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainfield East High School offer ?
Plainfield East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plainfield East High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,868 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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