Springfield High School is a public comprehensive high school in Springfield, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Springfield City School District, which includes the majority of the city limits. It is administratively divided into five academies, but all classes are available to all students.
Serving 1,602 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Springfield High School's student population of 1,602 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Springfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2844 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
32%
17%
White
41%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springfield High School's ranking?
Springfield High School is ranked #2844 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Springfield High School often compared to?
Springfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayward Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield High School?
The graduation rate of Springfield High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Springfield High School?
1,602 students attend Springfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Springfield High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Springfield High School offer ?
Springfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Springfield High School part of?
Springfield High School is part of Springfield City School District.
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