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#787 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 44% in state

Springfield High School of Science and Technology

High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA

A high school in Springfield, MA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1250 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109

  • Math 12% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 13% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-33.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency13%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2023
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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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The neighborhood

Where Springfield High School of Science and Technology 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield International Academy at Sci-techEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.0 mi72Compare →
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.1 mi1,383Compare →
Springfield Central HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.9 mi2,042Compare →
Baystate Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.76–121.2 mi414Compare →

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

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#23 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 of Science and Technology is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Springfield High School of Science and Technology is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield High School of Science and Technology

What grades does Springfield High School of Science and Technology serve?

Springfield High School of Science and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springfield High School of Science and Technology?

Springfield High School of Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School of Science and Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School of Science and Technology is 11.9:1. 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 of Science and Technology rank in MA?

Springfield High School of Science and Technology ranks #787 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Springfield High School of Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield High School of Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 of Science and Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield High School of Science and Technology has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Springfield High School of Science and Technology a charter school?

No, Springfield High School of Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springfield High School of Science and Technology a Title I school?

No, Springfield High School of Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,097
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 01109)
31,418
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
29.1
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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