Springfield Central High School

Springfield Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1840 Roosevelt Ave,  Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
3.9
4.0
2,095 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thaddeus Tokarz
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
161
Full Time Teachers
161
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
540
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
39.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Hispanic
65.6%
Black
20.9%
White
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#29 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 335 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 214 Students
Western New England University 211 Students
Boston University 195 Students
Westfield State University 193 Students
Springfield Technical Community College 163 Students
Bay Path University 136 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts 133 Students
Boston College 112 Students
American International College 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 115 Students
Business 108 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Biology 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Chemistry 31 Students
Accounting 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 292 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/11/2024
I have been a part of central for all four years of my high school career. Though I wish there was more student activities and involvement, I really enjoy the atmosphere. I think a lot of people here have a good time finding friends, and there is such a variety of classes and opportunity for everyone.
5.0 Senior
3/14/2024
Central has been a wild ride but i honestly dont feel safe because i know kids leave the school and they open the door for people we don't know who could be dangerous. But we have an amazing sports department and we are d1 always going to championships and finals etc.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2023
It is my 2nd year as a student at Central HIghschool after transferring for my junio and senior year
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
3.0 student
8/3/2015
This school offers so many great AP classes, and pay for all the students' AP and SAT exams. We also get free lunch/breakfast, free public bus transportation and free dinner for athletes after school. There are so many resources here to help us get to college, like college club and gear up, and the...
5.0 other
4/23/2014
I graduated in the year 1993. I'll never forget my teachers I had. They were excellent. I have memories to last a lifetime and keep dear to my heart. Going to Central was the best decision I ever made. Academically, I was encouraged to work to my full potential. It was Central and their dedicated te...
2.0 parent
11/2/2013
This school is overcrowded and pushes student to complete AP course work that they are not prepared for.
5.0 student
1/28/2012
I love it at Central. The teachers are great to talk to. The classes are very diverse and there are plenty of AP courses I can choose from. The sports program is also very excellent and we pride over our academics as well as sports. It's a very good environment and I'm very happy here.

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