Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1250 State St,  Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
3.2
4.0
1,099 Students
C
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The Springfield High School of Science and Technology, known as Sci-Tech, is one of Springfield’s magnet schools and home to the Cybercats. It welcomed its first group of students in 1996. Sci-Tech students begin their studies in STEM Academy, a hands-on, project-based approach where science, technology, engineering and math are integrated into the entire curriculum. During 11th and 12th grade, students can prepare for careers in Healthcare Sciences, Information Technology, Film and Media, Engineering or Finance, or enroll in AfterDark, a joint program with nearby Putnam Vocational Technical High School. Students in AfterDark focus on STEM academics at Sci-Tech in the morning and attend Putnam in the afternoon to apply their new skills to a trade of their choice. Sci-Tech also offers several advanced placement courses for students preparing for college. Sci-Tech’s music program, which includes choir and band, is renowned throughout the region. Known as the Pride of Springfield, the band performs at both school and community events around Springfield each year. The school has sent more students to the University of Massachusetts Honor Band Festival than any school that has participated. Some students come to Sci-Tech specifically for the program, and alums often return to play with the band during special events. What began with 20 students in 2007 now has over 500 members. The athletics program at Sci-Tech is also popular, and students can compete in basketball, football, wrestling, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, volleyball, and cheerleading.

School Details

Head of School
Kevin Lalime
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.08
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Academics
Average GPA
3.08
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
24%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
7.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
197:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.1%
Hispanic
70.6%
Black
18.8%
White
6.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP 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 101 Students
Westfield State University 66 Students
Springfield Technical Community College 64 Students
Western New England University 62 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 54 Students
Holyoke Community College 53 Students
American International College 53 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts 47 Students
Boston University 45 Students
Bay Path University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 34 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Arts 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 98 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/30/2020
This high school often times gets a bad rep. However while I was there I felt at home and very comfortable with the other students. The staff pushed me to better myself everyday and allowed me to be myself.
4.0 Senior
3/26/2019
This school has helped change my personal ego, and engaged me to participate in several fun activities including art, music, and reading. Also the staff people are all very nice and are either fun to talk to or extremely helpful. I probably wouldn't be the person I am today if I didn't attend that school. I always enjoy going there school day of the week.
4.0 Senior
9/14/2018
teachers and peers teat other classmates very well, education is very well shown and graduation rate has been going up
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
7/21/2019
It was good my class had the highest graduation rate in our history of our school
3.0 other
9/28/2015
I feel the school was left open for a lot a changes. I fought hard for school uniforms but was told it was impossible (it's now a standard in the Springfield Schools, yay!). I brought a lot of ideas to the table as a student and was told they simply weren't possible. I know this school can do more f...

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