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High School Of Commerce vs. Springfield Central High School

Should I attend High School Of Commerce or Springfield Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
High School Of Commerce
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Springfield Central High School
1840 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

High School Of Commerce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Springfield Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,282 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Commerce ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,082 students in grades 9-12, Springfield Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,282 students
2,082 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
160 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#1105 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1086 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
27%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High School Of Commerce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
41%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High School Of Commerce and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
63%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
90%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart display graduation rate of High School Of Commerce and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
385
734
Grade 10 Students
315
521
Grade 11 Students
297
375
Grade 12 Students
285
452

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
71%
64%
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% Black
18%
21%
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% White
8%
9%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Springfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
0.46
0.54
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This chart display the diversity score of Springfield Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
62%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Springfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springfield Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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