Springfield High School

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Springfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
37 Alderman St,  Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield High School is an alternative public high school located on Alderman Street next to Liberty Preparatory Academy in the Forest Park neighborhood. The school serves approximately 200 students in ninth through 12th grade with small class sizes and a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Students attending Springfield High School participate in a school culture that encourages all students to reach their fullest potential in a safe, supportive and consistent learning environment. In recent school years, all public high schools in the Springfield Public Schools district offer a financial literacy elective along with typical instruction in courses such as math, fine arts, English, science and history. Students in 11th and 12th grade, along with former students within one year of graduation, can take advantage of the school’s Student Employment Program, which ensures that Springfield High School students go out into the world with transferable skills and a bright future ahead of them.

School Details

Students
237
Head of School
Rhonda Reddick
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average GPA
2.83
Graduation Rate
22%

Niche Grade

C
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.83
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.7%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
52:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.6%
Female
40.1%
Hispanic
74%
Black
19.6%
White
4.8%
Two or more races
1.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Framingham State University 4 Students
Suffolk University 3 Students
Boston College 2 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 2 Students
Stonehill College 2 Students
Quinsigamond Community College 2 Students
Simmons University 2 Students
Curry College 2 Students
Lasell University 2 Students
Dean College 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 1 Students
Biology 1 Students
Computer Science 1 Students
Dental Hygiene 1 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 1 Students
Acting 1 Students
Business Analytics 1 Students
Dental Assisting 1 Students
Digital Marketing 1 Students
Business Teacher Education 1 Students

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Springfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 237 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The average GPA is 2.83, and the graduation rate is 22%. The average home value in this area is $324,620. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty Preparatory Academy High School, Emergence Academy, High School Of Commerce, 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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