- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, IL
Springfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173708003838
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,308
- students enrolled
Springfield High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708003838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173708003838 · Springfield, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,308 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 high schools in Springfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Springfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- Jefferson Midd 517
Jefferson Middle School
517 students
What this shows Springfield High School reports 1,308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield High School compares
Springfield High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$21,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
334
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 29.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Springfield High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 186, which includes Springfield High School.
$21,554
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Springfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield High School
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield High School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springfield High School rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Springfield, IL. 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 Sd 186?
Besides Springfield High School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), Lanphier High School (1,117 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (709 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.
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