- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MA
Springfield Central High
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251113002444
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Central High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #9 of 11
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,983
- students enrolled
Springfield Central High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Central High ranks #9 of 11 high schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Springfield Central High held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 160.8 → 165.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 251113002444 · Springfield, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,983 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students)
Springfield Central High held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 160.8 → 165.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Springfield Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- High School of
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 Springfield Central High reports 1,983 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Central High compares
Springfield Central High 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,983
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
African American 22.5%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Springfield Central High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springfield Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| German Gerena Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
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
High School of Commerce
Standard public school
966 students 6.9:1 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 (~1,983 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Central High
How many students attend Springfield Central High?
Springfield Central High has 1,983 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 2,095 (2022-23) → 2,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Central High is 12.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Central High?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Central High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Central High?
Springfield Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Springfield Central High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Central High ranks #9 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 Springfield Central High, Springfield also operates Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students), and High School of Commerce (966 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.