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#897 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 50% in state
Springfield Central High
High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A high school in Springfield, MA where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1840 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA 01109
- Math 16% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Springfield Central High score 22% 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 is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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).
How we rate schools
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Where Springfield Central High 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$46,821
Median home value
$203,100
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,383 | Compare → |
| Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Springfield International Academy at Sci-techEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Springfield Central High is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Central High
Springfield Central High is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 2,042 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Central High
What grades does Springfield Central High serve?
Springfield Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Springfield Central High?
Springfield Central High has an enrollment of approximately 2,042 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Central High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Central High rank in MA?
Springfield Central High ranks #897 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Springfield Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Springfield Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Central High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Springfield Central High a charter school?
No, Springfield Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield Central High a Title I school?
No, Springfield Central High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 165
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7085
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01109)
- 31,418
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 01109; 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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