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#1572 of 1,793 schools in MA

Springfield Public Day High School

High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA

A high school in Springfield, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.

90 Berkshire Street, Springfield, MA 01151

  • Math 10% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 0% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • ≤20% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency0% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-35.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-52 pts
Overall Proficiency5% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness1.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
District spending per student$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism74.4%

Students at Springfield Public Day High School score 5% 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 Proficiency10%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency0%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 5% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Springfield Public Day 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some 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

$57,113

Median home value

$219,800

Median rent

$1,239/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

45.1%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–91.6 mi118Compare →
Ludlow Senior HighEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.3 mi750Compare →
Baystate Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.76–122.5 mi414Compare →
Springfield International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–122.5 mi1,478Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

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
#60 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 Public Day High School is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield Public Day High School

Springfield Public Day High School is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield Public Day High School

What grades does Springfield Public Day High School serve?

Springfield Public Day High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springfield Public Day High School?

Springfield Public Day High School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Public Day High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Public Day High School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield Public Day High School rank in MA?

Springfield Public Day High School ranks #1,572 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Springfield Public Day High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield Public Day High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Public Day High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Public Day High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Springfield Public Day High School a charter school?

No, Springfield Public Day High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springfield Public Day High School a Title I school?

No, Springfield Public Day High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
74.4%
4-Year Graduation
≤20%
Area population (ZIP 01151)
9,627
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
35.2
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 / 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 01151; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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