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Enrollment
823
High
DISTRICT 538 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGFIELD·NCES 251113002599
John J Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01109 · (413) 787-7410 · Hampden County
GRADES 06–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL823 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
70 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 316.3:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 171 | 21% |
| Grade 7 | 172 | 21% |
| Grade 8 | 181 | 22% |
| Grade 9 | 91 | 11% |
| Grade 10 | 71 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 72 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 65 | 8% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
29.5%
MA avg 43.8% . +6.5pp since 2016
Math
21.9%
MA avg 42.2% . -0.1pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 29 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 22 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2016, while math scores have held steady.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 29.5% | 21.9% |
| 2023-24 | 24.2% | 21.9% |
| 2022-23 | 25.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021-22 | 21.0% | 14.0% |
| 2020-21 | 26.2% | 14.0% |
| 2018-19 | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| 2017-18 | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| 2016-17 | 23.0% | 22.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where John J Duggan Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Hampden County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 21.9% | #264 of 327 | #18 of 28 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 29.5% | #265 of 326 | #20 of 27 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +8.1pp | #14 of 315 | #3 of 26 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 823 | #141 of 379 | #14 of 34 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #199 of 325 | #18 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.1% | #83 of 325 | #6 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.4% | #77 of 133 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
823
+59 (+8%) vs 2020
-11% since 2000-01, when it was 929
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 10.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 823 | 69.8 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 831 | 76.5 | 10.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 815 | 69.6 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 764 | 75 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 766 | 65.4 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 609 | 49 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 432 | 36 | 12.0:1 | 82% (355) |
| 2000-01 | 929 | N/A | N/A | 81% (751) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for John J Duggan Academy.
About John J Duggan Academy
John J Duggan Academy is a medium-sized high school. Its address is in Springfield, Massachusetts. It covers grades 6 through 12, with a total enrollment of 823 students.
John J Duggan Academy belongs to Springfield, a district of 66 schools and 23,670 students.
At John J Duggan Academy, Hispanic students make up 59% of the student body. Next come 23% Black, 11% White, 4% multiracial, and 3% Asian. The county population is about 27% Hispanic. John J Duggan Academy's diversity index is 58%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 69.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at John J Duggan Academy and a ratio of 11.8:1. This ratio sits 11.6 below the 23.4:1 average for high schools in Massachusetts.
Among Hampden County residents, the median household income is $71,306, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. John J Duggan Academy is one of 168 public schools in the county.
The nearest other public school, Frank H Freedman, is about 0.4 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Mid-size.
Over 4 years, John J Duggan Academy's enrollment climbed 8%, to 823. The school's ratio rose from 10.2:1 to 11.8:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Discussions about John J Duggan Academy may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hampden County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
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Frequently asked questions
About John J Duggan AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at John J Duggan Academy?
John J Duggan Academy enrolls approximately 823 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does John J Duggan Academy serve?
John J Duggan Academy serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at John J Duggan Academy?
Approximately 11.8:1 students per teacher at John J Duggan Academy.
How diverse is John J Duggan Academy?
John J Duggan Academy reports a student body of 11% White, 59% Hispanic, 23% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is John J Duggan Academy in?
John J Duggan Academy is part of Springfield.
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