Enrollment
1,606
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390448101701
Springfield High School — Springfield, OH
Federal NCES profile for Springfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 27
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springfield High School reports 1,606 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 83.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 268 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield City School District spends $16,864 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springfield High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,606 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,864
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 268 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,606 Top 98% in Ohio — larger than 2% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 83.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390448101701
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 268:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 180
Out-of-school suspensions 233
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield City School District, which includes Springfield High School.
$16,864
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 56.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield High School
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has 1,606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield High School is African American at 38.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.