- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Springfield, MA
West Springfield High
Federal NCES profile for West Springfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251251002052
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Springfield High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in West Springfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,231
- students enrolled
West Springfield High has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in West Springfield, MA.
School address
District: West Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251251002052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
West Springfield High held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.7 → 95.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 251251002052 · West Springfield, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,231 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Springfield Middle (909 students)
West Springfield High held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.7 → 95.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Springfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Springfield High
1,231 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield Middle
909 students
- Philip G Cobur
Philip G Coburn
699 students
- John R Fausey 435
John R Fausey
435 students
- Tatham 277
Tatham
277 students
- Memorial 189
Memorial
189 students
What this shows West Springfield High reports 1,231 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Springfield High compares
West Springfield High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,231 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,231
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$19,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Asian 8.5%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, West Springfield High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for West Springfield reports $19,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Springfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philip G Coburn | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R Fausey | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatham | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Springfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Springfield High
How many students attend West Springfield High?
West Springfield High has 1,231 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,186 (2022-23) → 1,208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Springfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Springfield High is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Springfield High?
The largest demographic group at West Springfield High is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in West Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Springfield High?
West Springfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Springfield High rank among public schools in West Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in West Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in West Springfield?
Besides West Springfield High, West Springfield also operates West Springfield Middle (909 students), Philip G Coburn (699 students), and John R Fausey (435 students). See the West Springfield district page for the complete list.