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 (2025-26)
- 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)
169 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%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)21%
26%
Black
(19-20)17%
17%
White
(19-20)57%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
169 students attend Plainfield Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Plainfield Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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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