Plainfield High School vs. Avon High School
Should you attend Plainfield High School or Avon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Plainfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Avon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,856 students in grades 9-12, Plainfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,523 students in grades 9-12, Avon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,856 students
3,523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
191 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#374 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
460
880
Grade 10 Students
473
905
Grade 11 Students
438
872
Grade 12 Students
465
861
Ungraded Students
20
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
10%
26%
% White
76%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%