Enrollment
1,983
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251113002444
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
160.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Central High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Central High
Springfield Central High is a large high school in Springfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,983 students.
At 12.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,983 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students): Springfield Central High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.3:1).
Springfield also operates Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students) and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students) alongside Springfield Central High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springfield Central High compares
Springfield Central High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield, which includes Springfield Central High.
$23,067
Per student
+3%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 79.9%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Springfield Central High a good school?
Springfield Central High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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