Plainfield Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: 50-59%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)26%
26%
Black
(19-20)18%
17%
White
(19-20)53%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield Academy?
The graduation rate of Plainfield Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plainfield Academy?
159 students attend Plainfield Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Plainfield Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Plainfield Academy offer ?
Plainfield Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Plainfield Academy part of?
Plainfield Academy is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.
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