Springfield High School

Springfield High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1880 Canton Rd,  Akron, OH
Springfield Local School District (Akron)
3.4
2.8
926 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shaun Morgan
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
24.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
84.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Akron 113 Students
Kent State University 92 Students
The Ohio State University 57 Students
Ohio University 34 Students
Stark State College 24 Students
Kent State University - Stark 24 Students
Bowling Green State University 23 Students
Cleveland State University 23 Students
University of Cincinnati 20 Students
Miami University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Business 19 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Biology 13 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Interior Design 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 67 Reviews
3.0
7/29/2024
During my senior year, I attended Springfield High School. Although I was only there for a single year, I found it to be a decent school overall. I engaged in various activities, which helped me gain valuable experiences and skills.
4.0 Alum
10/10/2019
I loved the friends I made there, the community was one big family and supported each other no matter what. The teachers are the best.
4.0 NicheUser
8/24/2016
Almost all of the teachers I've had during high school have been very knowledgable in what they teach. They are very easy to approach if you have questions and care about their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
1.0 student
6/15/2025
The sports suck the education sucks and the school lunch also sucks everything sucks
2.0 other
2/24/2021
At the moment, This school has many flaws. The school has very low morale and unfair standards.. However, the biggest flaw with this school right now is related to Springfield's financial situation. The school has various physical problems with it that span from bad plumbing to filthy environments....
2.0 parent
7/28/2019
I wish I could say it had been better. I graduated here and had hoped that my students would have an enjoyable and educational career here before going on to further their education yet unfortunately that couldn’t be further from the truth.
5.0 parent
8/22/2014
I graduated from Springfield in 1994 and went on to get my Bachelors from Kent. I felt I was prepared for college when I finished H.S. I had bought a house in Ellet, but after having children, we decided to move back to Springfield so our kids could go to these wonderful schools. Very happy to be pa...

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Springfield High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Akron, OH, in the Lakemore neighborhood, and is served by the Springfield Local School District (Akron) in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 926 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Springfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $157,205. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ellet High School, Mogadore High School, Lake Center Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Akron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Springfield High School.

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