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High School Of Commerce

415 State Street, Springfield, MA 01105 · (413) 787-7220 · Hampden County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL966 STUDENTS
Enrollment
966
High
DISTRICT 538 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
89 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 316.3:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
203
Grade 10
234
Grade 11
244
Grade 12
285
Student demographics
White
778%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
68070%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 26%
Black
16917%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 10%
Asian
121%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Two+
202%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
51854%
Female
44146%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
31.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -2.0pp since 2018
Math
24.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -6.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
966
-113 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 11.7:1
% White
8%
was 9%
% Hispanic
70%
was 69%
% Black
17%
was 19%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About High School Of Commerce

High School Of Commerce is a four-year high school of average-sized scale in Springfield, Massachusetts, operated by Springfield, enrolling 966 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 24% larger than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 777 students.

High School Of Commerce is one of 66 schools operated by Springfield, a district that educates 23,670 students overall.

In terms of who attends, High School Of Commerce records that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 70% of enrollment; the rest comes out to 17% Black, 8% White, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 27% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, High School Of Commerce lists 89 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.9:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, Hampden County reports that the typical household earns roughly $71,306 per year, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. High School Of Commerce is one of 168 public schools in Hampden County (combined enrollment of about 68,540 students).

The closest other public school is Emergence Academy, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around High School Of Commerce.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Five-year trend. High School Of Commerce's enrollment has fell 10% since 2018, when it stood at 1,079 (now 966).

On this page, the feed for High School Of Commerce typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Hampden County at a glance

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Population
462,815
Census ACS
Median income
$71,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
168
68,540 students

Quick facts

School name
High School Of Commerce
District
Springfield
Address
415 State Street, Springfield, MA 01105
Phone
(413) 787-7220
County
Hampden County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
966
Teachers (FTE)
89
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
251113001806
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About High School Of Commerce
How large is High School Of Commerce?
High School Of Commerce enrolls approximately 966 students in grades 09-12.
Is High School Of Commerce an elementary, middle, or high school?
High School Of Commerce is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does High School Of Commerce have?
High School Of Commerce employs 89 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at High School Of Commerce?
At High School Of Commerce, the student body is approximately 8% White, 70% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is High School Of Commerce public or private?
High School Of Commerce is a public K-12 school, overseen by Springfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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