Enrollment
237
High
DISTRICT 538 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGFIELD·NCES 251113002724
Springfield High School
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman Street, Springfield, MA 01108 · (413) 787-7285 · Hampden County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL237 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
19 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 45 | 19% |
| Grade 10 | 44 | 19% |
| Grade 11 | 46 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 102 | 43% |
Student demographics
47%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 2020-21 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsMath
0.0%
MA avg 36.9%
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 0 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Massachusetts average is about 37 of 100.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Springfield High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Hampden County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 0.0% | #326 of 327 | #28 of 28 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 237 | #318 of 379 | #28 of 34 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #248 of 325 | #26 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.7% | #162 of 325 | #15 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.3% | #59 of 133 | #3 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
237
+31 (+15%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 11.4:1
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 | 237 | 18.8 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 221 | 17.3 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 203 | 15.7 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 206 | 18 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 211 | 16.3 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 119 | 11 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Springfield High School.
About Springfield High School
Springfield High School is one of the public schools in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is a small high school. A federal count lists 237 students at the school, in grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Massachusetts is about 777, so this school runs 69% smaller than that.
Springfield runs 66 schools with a combined 23,670 students. Springfield High School is one of them.
Hispanic students are the majority at Springfield High School, with 70% of enrollment. Other groups include 21% Black, 7% White, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 27% Hispanic. Springfield High School's diversity index is 47%, against a US figure of 70%.
A ratio of 12.6:1 comes from the school's 18.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 23.4:1 average for high schools in Massachusetts.
Within Hampden County, the median household income is $71,306, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 29%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Besides Springfield High School, Hampden County has 167 other public schools.
The nearest other public school, Liberty Preparatory Academy, is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns Springfield High School the locale City: Mid-size, meaning inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Enrollment at Springfield High School grew 15% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 206 to 237 students. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (12.6:1) than in 2020-21 (11.4:1).
The Springfield High School community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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
Related schools
Other schools in Springfield
- Springfield Central HighHigh · 1,983 students
- Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyHigh · 1,382 students
- Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyHigh · 1,091 students
- High School Of CommerceHigh · 966 students
- John J Duggan AcademyHigh · 823 students
- German Gerena Community SchoolElementary · 621 students
Other schools in Springfield
- Springfield Central HighHigh · 1,983 students
- Springfield International Charter SchoolCombined · 1,511 students
- Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyHigh · 1,382 students
- Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyHigh · 1,091 students
- High School Of CommerceHigh · 966 students
- John J Duggan AcademyHigh · 823 students
Nearby schools
- Liberty Preparatory Academy0.0 mi · 6
- Kensington International School0.2 mi · 278
- Forest Park Middle0.3 mi · 282
- Springfield Realization Academy0.3 mi · 212
- White Street0.3 mi · 378
- Washington0.6 mi · 430
Frequently asked questions
About Springfield High SchoolHow large is Springfield High School?
Springfield High School enrolls approximately 237 students in grades 09-12.
Is Springfield High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Springfield High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Springfield High School?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at Springfield High School.
What is the student diversity at Springfield High School?
Student demographics at Springfield High School are roughly 7% White, 70% Hispanic, 21% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Springfield High School in?
Springfield High School is part of Springfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.