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#1079 of 1,793 schools in MA
High School of Commerce
High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
415 State Street, Springfield, MA 01105
- Math 24% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 63.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School of Commerce score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 28% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where High School of Commerce sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$22,994
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatory of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community CollegEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School SpringfieldCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Rfk Academy SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #39 of 61
- District spending per student
- $26,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School of Commerce is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School of Commerce
High School of Commerce is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 1,060 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School of Commerce
What grades does High School of Commerce serve?
High School of Commerce serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School of Commerce?
High School of Commerce has an enrollment of approximately 1,060 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Commerce?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Commerce is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School of Commerce rank in MA?
High School of Commerce ranks #1,079 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is High School of Commerce's MySchoolScout rating?
High School of Commerce has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at High School of Commerce?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School of Commerce has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is High School of Commerce a charter school?
No, High School of Commerce is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School of Commerce a Title I school?
No, High School of Commerce is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.5%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 63.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01105)
- 11,469
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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