West Springfield High School

West Springfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
425 Piper Rd,  West Springfield, MA
West Springfield Public Schools
3.7
3.8
1,215 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vito Perrone
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
43.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
134:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.5%
White
61.9%
Hispanic
20.4%
Asian
8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black
4.4%

School Rankings

#26 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 252 Students
Westfield State University 171 Students
Western New England University 141 Students
Boston University 135 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 109 Students
Holyoke Community College 84 Students
Springfield Technical Community College 83 Students
Boston College 78 Students
University of Connecticut 75 Students
Northeastern University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 102 Students
Psychology 96 Students
Business 82 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Accounting 25 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 95 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/22/2024
I have a great experience with my School great teachers great sports. I personally play three sports for four years. I am national honor I have state and global Biliteracy seal. I volunteer so many hours for school and community. Our school really stands up after every student. I will recommend West Springfield high school as a number one in Massachusetts.
5.0 Senior
11/4/2024
West Springfield High School has taught me how to strive for excellence, act with integrity, show compassion, and learn resilience in a very peaceful, safe-centered learning environment for a goal of having a purpose in the future.
4.0 Senior
9/16/2024
West Springfield High School is a great school with many different programs. There are amazing when it comes to future career help and also have many opportunities to get jobs during school as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 student
10/27/2023
Its a good school, most students just dont put in the work though, then complain.
5.0 parent
9/8/2021
I think that this school is different.
1.0 parent
12/18/2018
Horrible. As the saying goes "the fish rots from the head down" A change in the administration, namely the Superintendent must go or this school will continue to go down. Look at the numbers over the last 4 years. We are accepting mediocrity. What a shame! This town needs to wake up
5.0 parent
6/10/2017
I am a parent of an IEP student. My child went to the Westfield MA public school system and I had so many issues with this school and some of the teachers there, and I am an alumni of the Westfield High School. I guess years do make a difference. I had to move out of state for my health and the Flor...

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West Springfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in West Springfield, MA, in the West Springfield neighborhood, and is served by the West Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,215 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. West Springfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $393,116. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hampden Charter School of Science West, Springfield Commonwealth Academy, Grace Academy, and more. Learn more about what West Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Springfield High School.

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