Top 10 Best Springfield Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 10,871 students in Springfield, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Springfield, MA are Springfield High School, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy and Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Springfield, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Springfield, MA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7285
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Armory Square
Springfield, MA 01102
(413) 755-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Springfield Central High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7085
Grades: 9-12
| 2,082 students
Rank: #66.
High School Of Commerce
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #77.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Grades: 6-12
| 608 students
Rank: #88.
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #99.
Sabis International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Grades: K-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #1010.
Springfield International At Sci-tech
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1111.
John J Duggan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
Rank: #1212.
Libertas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Grades: 6-9
| 332 students
Rank: #1313.
Baystate Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1414.
Conservatory Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 State St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7070
Grades: 6-12
| 318 students
Rank: #1515.
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Seymour Ave
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2011
Grades: K-12
| 559 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Grades: 8
| 95 students
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Grades: PK
| 135 students
140 Wilbraham Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
S.a.g.e. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Sage /christian Life Center
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
140 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Grades: K-12
| 192 students
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Springfield, MA?
How many public high schools are located in Springfield, MA?
16 public high schools are located in Springfield, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield, MA?
Springfield, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

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