Located at 1015 Wilbraham Road, John J. Duggan Academy is a public magnet school for six through twelfth grades. The school has an approximate enrollment of 740 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1.
Duggan Academy is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school with a social justice theme. Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning in a variety of courses. In 2021, the school made substantial progress toward learning targets according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The school has undergone renovations beginning in 2018, and now features an updated gymnasium, auditorium and science labs. Duggan Academy students can also enroll in nine Advanced Placement (AP) courses, complete an internship or take a dual enrollment course through college partnerships. AP courses include language, computer science, literature and calculus.
In addition to academics, Duggan Academy students can participate in extracurricular clubs and athletics such as Student Government, soccer, basketball and volleyball. Additionally, John J. Duggan Academy partners with nearby Western New England University to offer other enrichment activities to students.
John J Duggan Middle
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1015 Wilbraham Rd,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Michael Calvanese
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
990
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Niche Grade
C
B-
B-
B
B
C
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
3.1%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
127:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.2%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
59.5%
Black
23.9%
White
11.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
37 Students
Western New England University
34 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
33 Students
Westfield State University
32 Students
Springfield Technical Community College
27 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts
23 Students
Boston University
21 Students
Elms College
17 Students
Bay Path University
15 Students
American International College
14 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
13 Students
Business
12 Students
Nursing
8 Students
Architecture
6 Students
Early Childhood Education
6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
5 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
5 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/28/2022
I enjoyed my time there, the friends I made, the events I took part in. However, I do wish they allowed more freedom for student events and parent involvement. They also have a tendency to hold students at a inferior level; administrators have a superiority complex.
10/25/2022
I started going to duggan as a 6th grade and I am now a senior. The thing I love most about duggan is the school culture. This is a small tight nit school so there are connection between staff and students are amazing. The bondage that you get from meeting the staff or students you start to feel like you are part of one big complicated family. Everyone in this school makes you feel included in everything whether you've been coming to this school for seven years or just one. Duggans culture is unmatched and I have yet seen a school like it.
3/5/2021
ive been at duggan all the way from 6th grade to 12th grade and it has changed around a lot for the better! our test scores have improved by a ton and there is overall more control in the school
GreatSchools Reviews
1/28/2018
Horrible! Staff is incompetent and just showing up for their paychecks. They don't care if the students are doing as good as they can or not - they will pass them to the next grade regardless. Just a mess. Glad I took my kids out of there. I can finally take a breath of fresh air.
5/15/2017
The only difference between this school and the others is that this one hides all the bad things well. My kids have told me about the students getting high in bathrooms, teachers subtly discussing and imposing their religious and political views on students, etc. Always having funding events "for th...
2/23/2017
A huge transformation has taken place at Duggan. The family like environment created where all are welcomed into the building is now seen. They recently added a high school piece to the school, which also added varsity athletics. This has added a whole new dimension to the school. Academically,heir...
9/10/2013
This is my second yr sending my nephew there at first I was nervous because all of the bad I have heard but belive it or not I have not had one issue yet. Teachers show interest in the students and help students as much as they can . They speak calmly even when kids are irate and for any issues they...
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Attendance Zone
About Sixteen Acres
List Price Range
$203K - $551K
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$321,905
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
24%
Household Income
$85,263
% of College Grads
28%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,333 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
28.2%
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