Enrollment
1,434
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, PA
Springfield Hs
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422260001950
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Hs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Springfield, PA.
School address
District: Springfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422260001950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Hs
Springfield Hs is a large high school in Springfield, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Pennsylvania schools and 29% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,434 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Springfield Sd also operates Richardson Ms (1,081 students) and Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students) alongside Springfield Hs.
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 Hs compares
Springfield Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,434
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 75.7%
Asian 8.9%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Springfield Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd, which includes Springfield Hs.
$15,865
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 3.4%
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 Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scenic Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sabold El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Literacy Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Hs
How many students attend Springfield Hs?
Springfield Hs has 1,434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Hs is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Hs?
20.1% of students at Springfield Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Hs?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Hs is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Hs?
Springfield Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Hs rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Springfield, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield Hs a good school?
Springfield Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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?
Besides Springfield Hs, Springfield Sd also operates Richardson Ms (1,081 students), Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students), and Sabold El Sch (641 students). See the Springfield Sd district page for the complete list.
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