Enrollment
1,606
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, OH
Springfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448101701
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,606
- students enrolled
Springfield High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448101701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield High School
Springfield High School is a large high school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 1,606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,606 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 413 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,606 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Kenton Ridge High School (1,025 students): Springfield High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 31.1:1).
Springfield City School District also operates Kenton Elementary School (485 students) and Fulton Elementary School (444 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,606 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,606
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Springfield High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield City School District, which includes Springfield High School.
$15,354
Per student
+5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Springfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snowhill Elementary 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,606 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield High School
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has 1,606 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 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% 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 African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. 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 #1 of 3 high schools in Springfield, OH. 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 City School District?
Besides Springfield High School, Springfield City School District also operates Kenton Elementary School (485 students), Fulton Elementary School (444 students), and Mann Elementary School (438 students). See the Springfield City School District district page for the complete list.
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