Springfield High School

Springfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 S Lewis St,  Springfield, IL
Vinegar Hill Neighborhood
Springfield School District No. 186
3.7
4.2
1,446 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Grossen
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
74%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
67.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
344:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48%
White
50.9%
Black
27.9%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Hispanic
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 216 Students
Illinois State University 179 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 158 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 109 Students
Lincoln Land Community College 105 Students
University of Missouri 102 Students
University of Illinois Springfield 100 Students
University of Iowa 96 Students
Bradley University 96 Students
Purdue University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 95 Students
Business 87 Students
Biology 84 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Marketing 27 Students
Accounting 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 197 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/27/2025
Springfield High School is full of spirit. (We've won the spirit award for over 20 years back to back!) My experience so far has been great. The teachers and administrators are kind, creative, and fun. They love the school just as much as the students do.
3.0 Senior
6/14/2025
Springfield High School is not a bad or good school. The people aren't the best, but the teachers try and I appreciate it. Some of the staff aren't the best, but some aren't the worst. I made good friends, but some other students not really. The school was average for me but I don't see a problem with that. Overall it's one of the better school in 186.
5.0 Senior
1/21/2025
I have went there since my sophomore year of high school. It is my favorite school definitely a great way to spend my high school years. I wake up everyday and I'm excited to go to school because I feel as if I belong and that I matter. I get a great education and feel that I have resources available for when I have trouble with work.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/17/2024
Fabulous school with a wide variety of courses for all academic tracks. Many extracurriculars to choose from!
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5.0 parent
3/5/2022
Excellent school with a wide variety of classes on all tracks.
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5.0 student
5/24/2010
Being an alumnus of SHS this school has a long standing tradition of excellence not just to academia, but also to their global neighborhood. In my graduating class alone we had over twenty students join the military,and of those two were accepted at West Point, one at Colorado Springs, and another o...
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5.0 student
12/10/2009
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Springfield High School

Springfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, IL and is served by the Springfield School District No. 186 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Springfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $114,966. Discover additional schools in the area, like Douglas School, Lanphier High School, Springfield Learning Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Springfield High School.

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