- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MA
Springfield Transition Academy
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Transition Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251113002875
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Transition Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 11
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 110
- students enrolled
Springfield Transition Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Transition Academy ranks #10 of 11 high schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Springfield Transition Academy grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 6.4 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 251113002875 · Springfield, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Springfield Transition Academy grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 6.4 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Springfield Transition Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- High School of
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- This school 110
Springfield Transition Academy
110 students
What this shows Springfield Transition Academy reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Transition Academy compares
Springfield Transition Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 49% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$26,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 17.3%
White 11.8%
Asian 5.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Springfield Transition Academy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springfield Transition Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Transition Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Springfield Central High
Standard public school
1,983 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,382 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Standard public school
1,091 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
High School of Commerce
Standard public school
966 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School
Standard public school
237 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Standard public school
158 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Transition Academy
How many students attend Springfield Transition Academy?
Springfield Transition Academy has 110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Transition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Transition Academy is 18.3:1, which is 49% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Transition Academy?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Transition Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Transition Academy?
Springfield Transition Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Springfield Transition Academy rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Transition Academy ranks #10 of 11 high schools in Springfield, MA. 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.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Springfield Transition Academy, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.