Very Good
#64 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 16% of private schools
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
High School · Springfield, MA
A private high school in Springfield, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
1 AMES HILL DR, Springfield, MA 01105
- 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Springfield Commonwealth Academy 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatory of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| High School of CommerceEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,060 | Compare → |
| Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community CollegEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Libertas Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–11 | 0.8 mi | 519 | 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.
Springfield Commonwealth Academy is listed in Springfield, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Springfield Commonwealth Academy
Springfield Commonwealth Academy is a private high school in Springfield, MA, serving approximately 60 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Commonwealth Academy
What grades does Springfield Commonwealth Academy serve?
Springfield Commonwealth Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Springfield Commonwealth Academy?
Springfield Commonwealth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Commonwealth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Commonwealth Academy is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Springfield Commonwealth Academy rank in MA?
Springfield Commonwealth Academy ranks #64 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Springfield Commonwealth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Commonwealth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Springfield Commonwealth Academy a private school?
Yes, Springfield Commonwealth Academy is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Springfield Commonwealth Academy a religious school?
No, Springfield Commonwealth Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Phone
- (413) 686-7835
- Area population (ZIP 01105)
- 11,469
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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