Springfield High School Of Science And Technology

1250 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109

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Springfield High School Of Science And Technology serves 1,183 students in grades 9-12.

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology's student population of 1,183 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,183 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

91 teachers

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School Rankings

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Springfield High School Of Science And Technology is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1640 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

15%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

71%

22%

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Black

19%

10%

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White

57%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.62

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Graduation Rate

(19-20)

85%

88%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

82%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Springfield School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springfield High School Of Science And Technology's ranking?

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Springfield High School Of Science And Technology?

The graduation rate of Springfield High School Of Science And Technology is 85%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Springfield High School Of Science And Technology?

1,183 students attend Springfield High School Of Science And Technology.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Springfield High School Of Science And Technology students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield High School Of Science And Technology?

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Springfield High School Of Science And Technology offer ?

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Springfield High School Of Science And Technology part of?

Springfield High School Of Science And Technology is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education