Springfield High School
Tel:
(413) 787-7285
Springfield High School serves 211 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Springfield High School 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Springfield High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Springfield High School's student population of 211 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 211 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Springfield High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Springfield High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1276 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 20% |
| Black | 26% | 9% |
| White | 14% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 10-14% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Springfield High School is Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Springfield Public Day Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is William N. Deberry (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Early Childhood Education Center Grades: PK | 170 students
0.3 miles
15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7100 0.3 PK 170 - Springfield William N. Deberry Grades: K-5 | 261 students
0.3 miles
670 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7582 0.3 K-5 261 - Springfield Homer Street Grades: K-5 | 444 students
0.4 miles
43 Homer Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7526 0.4 K-5 444 - Springfield Rebecca M Johnson Grades: PK-5 | 749 students
0.4 miles
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6687 0.4 PK-5 749 - Springfield Springfield Public Day Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 50 students
0.4 miles
118 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7261 0.4 6-8 50
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