Below Average
#1469 of 1,793 schools in MA
Springfield High School
High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A high school in Springfield, MA where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman St, Springfield, MA 01108
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 12.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Springfield High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Springfield High School 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$51,851
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
47.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Springfield Commonwealth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Pope Francis Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| High School of CommerceEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,060 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #55 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 High School is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield High School
Springfield High School is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 221 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield High School
What grades does Springfield High School serve?
Springfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield High School rank in MA?
Springfield High School ranks #1,469 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Springfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Springfield High School a charter school?
No, Springfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield High School a Title I school?
No, Springfield High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.5%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7285
- 4-Year Graduation
- 12.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01108)
- 27,409
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 01108; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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