What began as a humble endeavor in a small building is now a public magnet school housed in a nearly 100-year-old former Masonic temple. The Springfield Conservatory of the Arts in Indian Orchard serves artistically gifted students in grades six through 12. The building features studio spaces and a grand auditorium with nearly 800 seats, complete with a new sound and light system.
As a magnet school, the Conservatory attracts art-loving students from all over Springfield. All students take classes in dance, music, visual arts and drama as part of the curriculum along with standards-based, arts-integrated academics. Students at the school also have the opportunity to take performances out into the community at showcases and sporting events. Students are required to maintain a certain GPA in order to perform, which has positive incentivized students and has resulted in a nearly 100% graduation rate.
In addition to classwork and performances, the school has several clubs and extracurriculars, such as student council, drama club, National Honor Society, digital media arts club and more. Industry professionals teach the arts curriculum and the school has several partnerships with community organizations such as the Community Music School of Springfield, the Indian Orchard Mills Artists and the Springfield Museums. The Conservatory also offers summer enrichment programs, one of the most popular being the summer mural-making project, and students frequently take part in community events such the Arm in Arm Art Exhibit.
Admission to the Conservatory, as well as other charter and magnet schools in Springfield, is conducted through a lottery system.
Conservatory of the Arts
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
34 Kopernik St,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ryan Kelly
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
C
B
B-
B
B+
B
B-
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
520
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
0%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
166:1
Student Diversity
Female
69.3%
Male
29.8%
Hispanic
68.9%
Black
18.3%
White
9.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University
15 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst
11 Students
Westfield State University
10 Students
American International College
10 Students
Springfield Technical Community College
8 Students
Bay Path University
8 Students
Massachusetts College of Art & Design
8 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
7 Students
Brown University
6 Students
Harvard University
6 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
7 Students
Business
6 Students
Psychology
5 Students
Nursing
5 Students
Arts
5 Students
Criminology
4 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
4 Students
Music Performance
3 Students
Dance
3 Students
Music Theory and Composition
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/8/2021
I LIKE TO STUDY. THERE VERY DIVERSITY, HUMBLE THE TEACHERS ARE GREATS. THE NEW BUILDING IS PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL.
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About Indian Orchard
List Price Range
$158K - $637K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$305,978
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Household Income
$62,545
% of College Grads
20%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,441 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,100 - $1,195 per month
- Windsor Court
- Studio - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 350+ Sq Ft
- 470 Memorial Dr
- Chicopee, MA
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$1,475 - $1,650 per month
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- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 817+ Sq Ft
- 1 Beacon Cir
- Springfield, MA
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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