Springfield High School of Science and Technology

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Springfield High School of Science and Technology is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Springfield, MA, with an enrollment of 1,087 students. Despite the school's diverse student population, it has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts high schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very poor performance compared to other schools in the state.

The school's academic achievement is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation assessments well below state averages. In 2023-2024, only 24.43% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56.86%. Proficiency rates in Mathematics (10.55%) and Science (13.54%) for 10th graders are also far behind the state. The school's performance on subject-specific assessments like Biology and Physics is even worse, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 14.36%. While the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, its dropout rate remains high, ranging from 5.9% to 13.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Springfield Renaissance School, which is also a public high school in the same district, outperforms Springfield High School of Science and Technology on several metrics, with higher 10th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.02%) and Mathematics (28.57%). Other nearby schools, such as High School Of Commerce and Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, also demonstrate better academic performance compared to Springfield High School of Science and Technology.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1250 State Street
       Springfield, MA  01109


(413) 750-2000

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,655 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,087

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.6%
African American:
18.8%
White:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Compare Details Springfield High School of Science and Technology ranks worse than 95.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked high schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.6%), African American (18.8%), White (6.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springfield High School of Science and Technology is 12.1. 6 high schools in the Springfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Springfield High School of Science and Technology employs 89.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springfield High School of Science and Technology is $18,655. 7 high schools in the Springfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springfield High School of Science and Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield High School of Science and Technology 332nd of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Springfield High School of Science and Technology in the ranking list.)

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Springfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield 328th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Springfield High School of Science and Technology

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Rank History for all students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 9.17 272nd 304 10.5%
2004 6.33 283rd 307 7.8%
2005 3.47 294th 311 5.5%
2006 2.33 301st 314 4.1%
2007 3.13 308th 316 2.5%
2008 5.16 304th 319 4.7%
2009 2.56 313th 322 2.8%
2010 1.76 333rd 335 0.6%
2011 2.59 329th 340 3.2%
2012 1.09 333rd 340 2.1%
2013 0.85 336th 344 2.3%
2014 0.23 341st 347 1.7%
2015 4.86 337th 354 4.8%
2016 0.48 347th 351 1.1%
2017 0.74 340th 348 2.3%
2018 1.30 337th 345 2.3%
2019 1.53 345th 351 1.7%
2021 2.20 282nd 285 1.1%
2022 3.81 330th 342 3.5%
2023 7.11 328th 347 5.5%
2024 6.46 332nd 348 4.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.46 69th 77 10.4%
2019 22.31 76th 82 7.3%
2021 42.76 20th 46 56.5%
2022 36.75 47th 77 39.0%
2023 41.50 46th 84 45.2%
2024 38.63 40th 86 53.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.83 334th 344 2.9%
2019 3.78 339th 348 2.6%
2021 5.95 263rd 268 1.9%
2022 6.35 327th 339 3.5%
2023 19.23 263rd 301 12.6%
2024 15.76 264th 289 8.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.76 324th 330 1.8%
2019 3.39 321st 330 2.7%
2021 5.58 248th 253 2.0%
2022 5.85 320th 332 3.6%
2023 11.57 317th 338 6.2%
2024 10.51 320th 338 5.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.13 24th 28 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.59 338th 339 0.3%
2019 0.71 339th 342 0.9%
2021 1.69 278th 281 1.1%
2022 3.37 329th 340 3.2%
2023 5.20 326th 339 3.8%
2024 3.98 336th 342 1.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.92 282nd 299 5.7%
2019 7.83 298th 299 0.3%
2021 11.21 198th 202 2.0%
2022 13.61 284th 295 3.7%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.67 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.96 339th 343 1.2%
2019 1.57 341st 346 1.4%
2021 2.31 279th 281 0.7%
2022 4.52 327th 339 3.5%
2023 7.73 317th 343 7.6%
2024 7.72 320th 342 6.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.36 130th 134 3.0%
2019 6.08 134th 137 2.2%
2021 11.41 89th 94 5.3%
2022 21.00 110th 133 17.3%
2023 23.48 110th 142 22.5%
2024 12.90 150th 160 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.61 188th 193 2.6%
2019 5.07 201st 206 2.4%
2021 8.51 146th 149 2.0%
2022 10.59 205th 217 5.5%
2023 15.89 213th 241 11.6%
2024 14.44 224th 249 10.0%
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Rank History for White students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.06 302nd 303 0.3%
2019 0.83 300th 302 0.7%
2021 1.15 248th 249 0.4%
2022 3.27 295th 300 1.7%
2023 0.22 301st 301 0.0%
2024 2.88 296th 302 2.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Springfield High School of Science and Technology

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 484 371 27 328 0 n/a n/a 0 1210
1998 662 471 63 516 4 n/a n/a 0 1716
1999 674 448 59 420 4 n/a n/a 0 1605
2000 643 446 62 440 38 n/a n/a 0 1629
2001 513 429 61 503 4 n/a n/a 0 1510
2002 456 482 82 721 2 n/a n/a 0 1743
2003 456 482 82 721 2 n/a n/a 0 1743
2004 438 518 81 816 0 n/a n/a 0 1853
2005 395 520 81 844 2 n/a n/a 0 1842
2006 316 441 55 778 8 n/a n/a 32 1630
2007 292 510 56 837 2 n/a n/a 46 1743
2008 240 475 44 818 1 n/a n/a 44 1622
2009 191 417 35 817 0 0 43 0 1503
2010 146 319 29 784 0 1 41 0 1320
2011 143 283 19 785 0 1 36 0 1267
2012 153 292 22 934 4 2 35 0 1442
2013 140 272 19 936 3 1 30 0 1401
2014 116 285 25 1057 5 0 35 0 1523
2015 120 235 33 945 2 0 25 0 1360
2016 150 221 29 960 1 1 9 0 1371
2017 154 236 31 934 0 1 10 0 1366
2018 137 226 23 904 1 1 12 0 1304
2019 119 223 23 882 1 1 11 0 1260
2020 106 219 21 882 1 2 14 0 1245
2021 93 225 18 837 1 2 7 0 1183
2022 92 199 18 772 1 2 15 0 1099
2023 71 204 15 767 0 2 27 1 1087

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1210 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1716 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1605 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1629 n/a 0.0 46.8
2001 1510 n/a 0.0 56.7
2002 1743 n/a n/a 51.6
2003 1743 n/a n/a 51.6
2004 1853 134.0 13.8 64.6
2005 1842 132.0 14.0 63.4
2006 1630 135.0 12.1 62.6
2007 1743 118.0 14.8 68
2008 1622 138.0 11.8 69.2
2009 1503 120.7 12.5 66.8
2010 1320 110.4 11.9 81
2011 1267 104.9 12.0 83.7
2012 1442 97.9 14.7 82.9
2013 1401 107.5 13.0 84.8
2014 1523 104.1 14.6 81.8
2015 1360 96.0 14.1 75.7
2016 1371 98.0 13.9 n/a
2017 1366 89.7 15.2 n/a
2018 1304 88.1 14.7 n/a
2019 1260 86.4 14.5 n/a
2020 1245 87.2 14.2 n/a
2021 1183 90.5 13.0 n/a
2022 1099 93.8 11.7 n/a
2023 1087 89.6 12.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Springfield High School of Science and Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1210 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1716 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1605 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1629 n/a 0.0 46.8
2001 1510 n/a 0.0 56.7
2002 1743 n/a n/a 51.6
2003 1743 n/a n/a 51.6
2004 1853 134.0 13.8 64.6
2005 1842 132.0 14.0 63.4
2006 1630 135.0 12.1 62.6
2007 1743 118.0 14.8 68
2008 1622 138.0 11.8 69.2
2009 1503 120.7 12.5 66.8
2010 1320 110.4 11.9 81
2011 1267 104.9 12.0 83.7
2012 1442 97.9 14.7 82.9
2013 1401 107.5 13.0 84.8
2014 1523 104.1 14.6 81.8
2015 1360 96.0 14.1 75.7
2016 1371 98.0 13.9 n/a
2017 1366 89.7 15.2 n/a
2018 1304 88.1 14.7 n/a
2019 1260 86.4 14.5 n/a
2020 1245 87.2 14.2 n/a
2021 1183 90.5 13.0 n/a
2022 1099 93.8 11.7 n/a
2023 1087 89.6 12.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Springfield High School of Science and Technology

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,501 (9.1%) $14,923 (90.9%) $16,424
2020 $1,915 (11.6%) $14,601 (88.4%) $16,516
2021 $2,439 (13.1%) $16,216 (86.9%) $18,655

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springfield High School of Science and Technology

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 351 High schoolsRanks 328th of 347 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield High School of Science and Technology)1421.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)3033.3
 3.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Springfield High School of Science and Technology)1015.8
 5.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Springfield)2421.1
 2.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12601087
 13.7%
African American223204
 8.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2315
 34.8%
Hispanic882767
 13%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White11971
 40.3%
Two or More Races1127
 145.5%


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Students at Springfield High School of Science and Technology are 71% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Springfield High School of Science and Technology ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Massachusetts high schools.

Springfield High School of Science and Technology is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Elementary : Alice B Beal Elementary
Elementary : Arthur T Talmadge
Elementary : Benjamin Swan Elementary
Elementary : Brightwood
Elementary : Daniel B Brunton
Elementary : Edward P. Boland School
Elementary : Elias Brookings
Elementary : Frank H Freedman
Elementary : Frederick Harris
Elementary : German Gerena Community School
Elementary : Glenwood
Elementary : Glickman Elementary
Elementary : Hiram L Dorman
Elementary : Indian Orchard Elementary
Elementary : Kensington International School
Elementary : Liberty
Elementary : Lincoln
Elementary : Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Elementary : Mary M Lynch
Elementary : Mary M Walsh
Elementary : Mary O Pottenger
Elementary : Milton Bradley School
Elementary : Rebecca M Johnson
Elementary : Samuel Bowles
Elementary : Springfield Public Day Elementary School
Elementary : Sumner Avenue
Elementary : Thomas M Balliet
Elementary : Warner
Elementary : Washington
Elementary : White Street
Elementary : William N. DeBerry
Middle : Forest Park Middle
Middle : John F Kennedy Middle
Middle : South End Middle School
Middle : Springfield Middle School
Middle : Springfield Public Day Middle School
Middle : STEM Middle Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,087 students attended Springfield High School of Science and Technology.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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