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Springfield High School

Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman Street, Springfield, MA 01108 · (413) 787-7285 · Hampden County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL237 STUDENTS
Enrollment
237
High
DISTRICT 538 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 316.3:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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
45
Grade 10
44
Grade 11
46
Grade 12
102
Student demographics
White
167%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
16570%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 26%
Black
4921%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 10%
Two+
73%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
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
14260%
Female
9540%

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Test scores

MCAS 2020-21 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
Math
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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
237
+26 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 13.0:1
% White
7%
was 14%
% Hispanic
70%
was 59%
% Black
21%
was 26%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Springfield High School

As a rural-scale secondary school in Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield High School teaches 237 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by Springfield. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 69% below typical.

Springfield comprises 66 schools with combined enrollment of 23,670 students; Springfield High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Springfield High School records that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 70% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 21% Black, 7% White, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 27% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Springfield High School lists 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.6:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, Hampden County reports that median household earnings sit near $71,306, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hampden County runs 168 public schools (combined enrollment of about 68,540 students), of which Springfield High School is one.

The closest other public school is Liberty Preparatory Academy, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Springfield High School operates from a downtown location.

Over the past 7-year window. Springfield High School's enrollment has increased 12% since 2018, when it stood at 211 (now 237). Hispanic enrollment moved from 59% to 70% across the same window.

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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
Springfield High School
District
Springfield
Address
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman Street, Springfield, MA 01108
Phone
(413) 787-7285
County
Hampden County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
237
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
251113002724
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Springfield High School
How 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.
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