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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST SPRINGFIELD·NCES 251251002052

West Springfield High

425 Piper Road, West Springfield, MA 01089 · (413) 263-3400 · Hampden County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,231 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,231
High
DISTRICT 500 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
94 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.6:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
348
Grade 10
289
Grade 11
301
Grade 12
283
Ungraded
10
Student demographics
White
59%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 26%
Black
6%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 10%
Asian
8%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
47%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
42.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -11.0pp since 2018
Math
40.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -13.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,231
-3 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 13.1:1
% White
59%
was 71%
% Hispanic
21%
was 16%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
8%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Springfield High

West Springfield High operates as a sprawling high school in West Springfield, Massachusetts, run under West Springfield. Current enrollment sits at 1,231 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 58% larger than the state mean of about 777.

Within West Springfield, which oversees 8 schools and 3,998 students, West Springfield High is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, West Springfield High shows that White students make up the majority at 59%. The remainder consists of 21% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Black, 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 94 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting West Springfield High tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, census data for Hampden County shows median household income runs about $71,306, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. West Springfield High is one of 168 public schools in Hampden County (combined enrollment of about 68,540 students).

The closest other public school is West Springfield Middle, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. West Springfield High's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 1,234 (now 1,231). The White share of enrollment declined from 71% to 59% over that span.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

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
West Springfield High
District
West Springfield
Address
425 Piper Road, West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone
(413) 263-3400
County
Hampden County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,231
Teachers (FTE)
94
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
251251002052
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About West Springfield High
How large is West Springfield High?
West Springfield High enrolls approximately 1,231 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does West Springfield High serve?
West Springfield High serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at West Springfield High?
Approximately 13.1:1 students per teacher at West Springfield High.
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Springfield High?
At West Springfield High, the student body is approximately 59% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Black, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is West Springfield High public or private?
West Springfield High is a public K-12 school, overseen by West Springfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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