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Best Springfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 11,461 students in Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, MA are Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield, Springfield High School and Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Springfield, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Springfield, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Springfield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Dickenson Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Gateway To College At Springfield Technical Community Colleg
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Armory Square Bldg. 19 Room
Springfield, MA 01102
(413) 755-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students
Rank: #55.
High School Of Commerce
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Libertas Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Gr: 6-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Stre
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-11 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Springfield Central High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Springfield International Academy At Sci-tech
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Conservatory Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 State St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7070
Gr: 6-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Emergence Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-11 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
The Springfield Virtual School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Homer St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 750-2011
Gr: 3-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, MA?
How many public high schools are located in Springfield?
18 public high schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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