Enrollment
1,308
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173708003838
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,308
- students enrolled
Springfield High School has class sizes larger than 96% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield High School
Springfield High School is a large high school in Springfield, Illinois, enrolling 1,308 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 39% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,308 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 186 spends $20,525 per pupil, 20% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 484 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,308 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students): Springfield High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students) and Lanphier High School (1,117 students) alongside Springfield High School.
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 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 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
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% 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
$20,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,308 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 75.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173708003838
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 & staff
AP courses offered 19
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.2%
In-school suspensions 334
Out-of-school suspensions 150
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 186, which includes Springfield High School.
$20,525
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 18.1%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 19.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Springfield High School a good school?
Springfield High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 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.