- North Plainfield High School
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North Plainfield High School Location 34 Wilson Avenue
North Plainfield, NJ 07060Information Type Public high school School district North Plainfield School District Principal Jerard W. Stephenson Asst. Principal Ralph Sorrentino Faculty 116 (on FTE basis)[1] Grades 9 - 12 Enrollment 1,450 (as of 2009-10)[1] Student to teacher ratio 12.50[1] Color(s) Maroon and White Athletics conference Skyland Conference Nickname Canucks Website School website North Plainfield High School is a four-year public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grade from North Plainfield, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the North Plainfield School District. The school is fully certified by the New Jersey Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary School since 1929.[2]
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,450 students and 116.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.50.[1]
The school was the 256th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 226thth in 2008 out of 316 schools.[3] The school was ranked 189th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.[4]
North Plainfield High School offers a comprehensive program of studies. 81% of the class of 2005 entered college or other post-secondary education, 13% sought employment, and 6% pursued other options. The array of classes at Advanced Placement (AP), high ability, college preparatory, and general levels includes opportunities for independent study, a shared-time vocational program with Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School, courses in conjunction with Satellite Education Resource Consortium, and courses offered through a Tech-Prep partnership developed with Raritan Valley Community College. During the last five school years, courses in AP Calculus and AP Physics, Probability and Statistics, and Latin have also been offered either through other school districts in the Interactive Television (ITV) classroom or through the Florida Virtual Academy, an internet-based resource. A state-of-the-art Computer Assisted Drafting Lab, networked computer lab, and a comprehensive physical education facility opened in 1990-1991.
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Athletics
In 2005, the North Plainfield High School Canucks left the Mountain Valley Conference to join the Raritan Division of the Skyland Conference.The Canucks won the 2008 Skyland Conference Raritan Division Championship.[5]
North Plainfield won three Group II Conference Championships from 1986, 1987 and 1988. The team finished those seasons ranked as one of the top teams in the state outscoring opponents (127 goals for 8 against).
In 2010, the North Plainfield boys soccer team won the Central Jersey, Group II title after defeating Delaware Valley Regional High School 2-1.[6]
Notable alumni
- Hank Beenders (1916-2003), early professional basketball player.[7]
- John DiMaggio (born 1968), voice actor and former stand-up comedian.[8]
- Bill Evans (1929-80), jazz musician.[9]
- Molly Price (born 1966), actress who has appeared on Third Watch.[10]
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:[11]
- Jerard W. Stephenson, Principal
- Ralph Sorrentino, Assistant Principal
References
- ^ a b c d North Plainfield High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed May 29, 2011.
- ^ North Plainfield High School, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary School. Accessed June 18, 2011.
- ^ Staff. "2010 Top High Schools", New Jersey Monthly, August 16, 2010. Accessed February 26, 2011.
- ^ "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank", New Jersey Monthly, September 2008, posted August 7, 2008. Accessed August 19, 2008.
- ^ North Plainfield High School 2006 Football Preview, The Courier-News, accessed December 16, 2006.
- ^ Chodan, Miller. "Boys Soccer: North Plainfield tops Del Val for 1st sectional title", The Daily Journal (New Jersey), November 11, 2010. Accessed June 18, 2011. "The win gives third-seeded North Plainfield (13-6-1) its first sectional title. The Canucks will play the South champion Tuesday in the Group II semifinals."
- ^ Hank Beenders, Basketball-Reference.com. Accessed September 22, 2007.
- ^ "Disney Channel Profile of John DiMaggio", Accessed April 09, 2010.
- ^ Pettinger, Peter. "Bill Evans: How My Heart Sings", via The New York Times. Accessed October 19, 2008.
- ^ Morella, Nicole. "Attacks hit home - and heart - for `Third Watch' actress", Courier News (New Jersey), September 23, 2002. Accessed February 26, 2011. "The television star grew up in North Plainfield where her mother still lives. Price graduated from North Plainfield High School and enrolled at Rutgers."
- ^ About Us: Staff, North Plainfield High School. Accessed May 29, 2011.
External links
- North Plainfield High School
- North Plainfield Public Schools
- North Plainfield Public Schools's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the North Plainfield Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
Coordinates: 40°37′22″N 74°26′26″W / 40.622797°N 74.440423°W
Skyland Conference (NJSIAA) Delaware East Division Delaware West Division Raritan Division Bernards • Delaware Valley Regional • Mount St. Mary Academy • North Plainfield • Somerville
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