High School Of Commerce

High School Of Commerce

Public High School | Grade 9-12
415 State St,  Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
3.0
1.5
1,282 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Diane Bauer
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
27%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
25
Math
26
English
25
Reading
25
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
172:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
71.4%
Black
17%
White
8.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 Massachusetts Amherst 113 Students
Boston University 85 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 84 Students
Westfield State University 79 Students
Western New England University 67 Students
Springfield Technical Community College 59 Students
American International College 55 Students
Bay Path University 50 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts 44 Students
Boston College 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 41 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Business 33 Students
Biology 20 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 17 Students
Education 12 Students
Journalism 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 124 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/23/2025
As at student at the school I feel as though we are a family more than students and staff members. Students are able to create actual mutual beneficial relationships with the adults in the building while still getting an education full of opportunities many other high school students will never receive.
2.0 Alum
7/2/2023
The students and staff were very loud and the hallways always smelled like weed. And the students didn't come to school to learn.
4.0 Senior
3/10/2021
Commerce is what you make it. You can sink or swim it's on you but overall it's a good school you just have to make the best of it at Commerce it's easy to get off track, but they provide college readiness for those who want it Commerce offers many college classes called dual enrollment. also makes a game plan for each student to graduate.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/9/2023
Rude people and students and confusing layout
2.0 parent
1/24/2013
This school has a very good ROTCH program and it has the IB Diploma program. One thing this school is suffering from is a lack of motivated students and leadership needs to take responsibility and find better ways to solve the schools attendance issues, some students have so many issues and no contr...

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High School Of Commerce is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,282 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. High School Of Commerce has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $251,776. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amherst Regional High School, Springfield High School of Science and Technology, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near High School Of Commerce.

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