- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MA
High School of Commerce
Federal NCES profile for High School of Commerce, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251113001806
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School of Commerce earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 11
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 966
- students enrolled
High School of Commerce has class sizes smaller than 97% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Commerce ranks #3 of 11 high schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113001806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
High School of Commerce held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 139.4 → 118.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 251113001806 · Springfield, MA High · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 6.9:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
High School of Commerce held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 139.4 → 118.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
High School of Commerce in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- This school
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- German Gerena 621
German Gerena Community School
621 students
What this shows High School of Commerce reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School of Commerce compares
High School of Commerce held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
African American 17.6%
White 8.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, High School of Commerce is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High School of Commerce Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| German Gerena Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of Commerce's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Springfield Central High
Standard public school
1,983 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,382 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Standard public school
1,091 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School
Standard public school
237 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Standard public school
158 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Springfield Transition Academy
Special-education school
110 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~966 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School of Commerce
How many students attend High School of Commerce?
High School of Commerce has 966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,103 (2022-23) → 1,060 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Commerce?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Commerce is 6.9:1, which is 44% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School of Commerce?
The largest demographic group at High School of Commerce is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of Commerce?
High School of Commerce has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High School of Commerce rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Commerce ranks #3 of 11 high schools in Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides High School of Commerce, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.