Plainfield East High School offers guide for post-secondary planning

Planning for life after high school can be a significant step for students at Plainfield East High School. The school is providing resources through its Post-Secondary Planning Guide to help students understand the various options available, whether those include attending a two-year or four-year college, entering the trades, or considering military service.

A statement on the school's website reads: "Planning for life after high school is an important step toward building your future. There are many different paths to success, and each offers unique opportunities. Whether you’re considering a two-year or four-year college, exploring careers in the trades, or looking at options in the military, this page provides resources to help you understand your choices and make a plan that fits your goals."

Plainfield East High School serves grades 9 to 12 and had an enrollment of 2,162 students during the 2019-2020 school year. The school is located in Plainfield and Will County (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to data from the Illinois Report Card, about 24.2 percent of these students were in grade 12 during that year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=560992020220004), while grade 10 had the highest concentration of students at 24.7 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=560992020220004). Grade 11 accounted for about 24 percent of the student body (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=560992020220004), and grade 9 made up approximately 23.6 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=560992020220004).

The demographic breakdown of Plainfield East High School in the same period was 42.3 percent white students, 15.7 percent black students, 25.9 percent Hispanic students, and 10.7 percent Asian students (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=560992020220004).

The Post-Secondary Planning Guide is available online for those interested in learning more about planning their next steps after graduation.