Summary:
The Plainfield Public School District in New Jersey operates three high schools: Plainfield High School, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies, and Pinnacle Academy High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and face significant challenges, with most students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the three high schools, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies stands out as the highest-performing, with consistently higher state-wide rankings, a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.3, suggesting more individualized attention for students.
In contrast, Plainfield High School and Pinnacle Academy High School struggle, with low state-wide rankings, 0 or 1-star ratings, and proficiency rates well below the state averages. The district as a whole faces systemic challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and low overall academic performance, suggesting the need for comprehensive improvements to support student success.
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