Enrollment
807
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akron, OH
Springfield Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390500603827
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Junior/Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Junior/Senior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Junior/Senior High School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Akron, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Junior/Senior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Junior/Senior High School
Springfield Junior/Senior High School is a large combined-grade school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 807 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 807 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Akron's public schools, it stands alongside Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students): Springfield Junior/Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 12.9:1).
Springfield Local also operates Spring Hill Elementary (478 students) and Schrop Intermediate School (382 students) alongside Springfield Junior/Senior 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 Junior/Senior High School compares
Springfield Junior/Senior 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$13,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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
White 82.2%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Springfield Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Local, which includes Springfield Junior/Senior High School.
$13,579
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 31.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schrop Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Preschool Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 37.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Akron
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
Standard public school
994 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
East Community Learning Center
Standard public school
923 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Barber Community Learning Center
Standard public school
431 students 16:1 students per teacher
Crouse Community Learning Center
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mason Community Learning Center
Standard public school
395 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~807 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Springfield Junior/Senior High School?
Springfield Junior/Senior High School has 807 students enrolled. It is a public school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Junior/Senior High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Junior/Senior High School?
45.9% of students at Springfield Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Junior/Senior High School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Junior/Senior High School?
Springfield Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Junior/Senior High School rank among schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Junior/Senior High School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Springfield Junior/Senior High School a good school?
Springfield Junior/Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Local?
Besides Springfield Junior/Senior High School, Springfield Local also operates Spring Hill Elementary (478 students), Schrop Intermediate School (382 students), and Springfield Preschool Center (75 students). See the Springfield Local district page for the complete list.
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