High Schools in Springfield

The 13 high schools located in Springfield, Massachusetts serve students in grades 9-12 and vary significantly in their academic performance and student outcomes. While some schools, like Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy and The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning, demonstrate strong graduation rates and test scores, others, such as Springfield High School, struggle with low graduation rates and high dropout levels.

The data reveals wide disparities in academic achievement across the district, with some schools significantly outperforming the district and state averages on MCAS tests, while others lag behind. Schools with the highest graduation rates, like Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy and The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning, also have the lowest dropout rates, indicating a strong correlation between these two metrics. Smaller schools, such as Springfield Public Day High School and Liberty Preparatory Academy, tend to have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates, suggesting they may face unique challenges.

The data also highlights the importance of vocational and alternative educational programs, as evidenced by the strong performance of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $10,168 to $98,874, may indicate unequal funding and resource allocation across the district, which could contribute to the observed differences in academic outcomes.