High School Of Commerce vs. Springfield Central High School
Should you attend High School Of Commerce or Springfield Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
High School Of Commerce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Springfield Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 966 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Commerce ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,983 students in grades 9-12, Springfield Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
966 students
1,983 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
163 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1376 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
13%
Graduation Rate
74%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
203
644
Grade 10 Students
234
475
Grade 11 Students
244
397
Grade 12 Students
285
467
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
66%
% Black
18%
23%
% White
8%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%