Lanphier High School vs. Springfield High School
Should I attend Lanphier High School or Springfield 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
Top Rankings
Lanphier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,173 students in grades 9-12, Lanphier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,496 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,173 students
1,496 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2723 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#447 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
53%
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
470
402
Grade 10 Students
242
392
Grade 11 Students
269
357
Grade 12 Students
192
345
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
39%
30%
% White
44%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
3%