Springfield High School

Q: What is Springfield High School's ranking?

Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Springfield High School?

The graduation rate of Springfield High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

Q: How many students attend Springfield High School?

206 students attend Springfield High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Springfield High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield High School?

Springfield High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

Q: What grades does Springfield High School offer ?

Springfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Springfield High School part of?

Springfield High School is part of Springfield School District.

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Springfield High School serves 206 students in grades 9-12.

Springfield High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 206 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 10-14% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Springfield High School's student population of 206 students has grown by 76% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

206 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Springfield High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Springfield High School is 0.50, 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

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#652 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Springfield High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield 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.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Springfield High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

68%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Springfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

18%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Springfield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

11%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Springfield High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Springfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

10-14%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Springfield High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

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's ranking?

Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Springfield High School?

The graduation rate of Springfield High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Springfield High School?

206 students attend Springfield High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Springfield High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield High School?

Springfield High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Springfield High School offer ?

Springfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Springfield High School part of?

Springfield High School is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 206 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education