Serving 1,461 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Springfield High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield High School?
The graduation rate of Springfield High School is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Springfield High School?
1,461 students attend Springfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Springfield High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springfield High School offer ?
Springfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Springfield High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
