At a glance
Reported students
1,091
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Springfield High School of Science and Technology: 1,091 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,099
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Springfield High School of Science and Technology is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Springfield. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Springfield. NCES reports 1,091 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.3%) and Black (19.5%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Springfield High School of Science and Technology
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic68.3%
- Black19.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Springfield
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
High School Of Commerce
High · Grades 09–12
966 reported students
John J Duggan Academy
High · Grades 06–12
823 reported students
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,382 reported students
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
High · Grades 06–12
593 reported students
Emergence Academy
High · Grades 06–12
382 reported students
Conservatory of the Arts
High · Grades 06–12
296 reported students
Public schools near Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech High · Springfield | 09–12 | 95 | under 0.1 mi |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy High · Springfield | 09–12 | 1,382 | 0.1 mi |
| Springfield Central High High · Springfield | 09–12 | 1,983 | 0.9 mi |
| Baystate Academy Charter Public School High · Charter · Baystate Academy Charter Public School (District) | 06–12 | 388 | 1.2 mi |
| John J Duggan Academy High · Springfield | 06–12 | 823 | 1.2 mi |
| Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield High · Charter · Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield (Dis | 09–12 | 158 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Springfield High School of Science and Technology
What grades does Springfield High School of Science and Technology serve?
Springfield High School of Science and Technology reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Springfield.
How many students attend Springfield High School of Science and Technology?
Springfield High School of Science and Technology reported 1,091 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,099 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Springfield High School of Science and Technology?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 1,091 students and 88.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Springfield High School of Science and Technology a public, charter, or magnet school?
Springfield High School of Science and Technology is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Springfield High School of Science and Technology in?
Springfield High School of Science and Technology is part of Springfield, based in Springfield, MA, which operates 64 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Springfield High School of Science and Technology?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech (under 0.1 mi), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (0.1 mi), Springfield Central High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.