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Springfield Central High

1840 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA, 01109

About Springfield Central High

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Central High is a public high school for students in grades 9–12. With about 1,200 to 1,400 students, the school is one of the bigger high schools in the district. Class sizes are about the same as those in most urban public schools, and the student-teacher ratio is good for regular teaching and student services. The school has a full academic program that includes core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that help students get ready for graduation and college. Springfield Central High has a very diverse student body, with a large number of minority students that reflects the city's population. Math proficiency is about 15% and reading proficiency is about 32%. Funding per student is in line with the district averages for Springfield Public Schools and helps with teaching, academic interventions, and services for students. The SAT is not a regular part of the curriculum at Springfield Central High, but students can choose to take it on their own.

Springfield Central High Contact Information

Address

1840 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA, 01109

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Phone

(413) 787-7085

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 32% in Reading.
166
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
45
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2042
Total Students
$83162
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 102 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Springfield Central High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.54%
Asian 2.45%
Hispanic 65.57%
Black 21.3%
Two+ Races 2.89%
Native Am. 0.05%
White
7.54%
Asian
2.45%
Hispanic
65.57%
Black
21.3%
Two+ Races
2.89%
Native Am.
0.05%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2042
44.07%
900 Female
55.78%
1139 Male

Student Population

2042 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

204 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Two former and current Springfield Central athletes are making news: a recent graduate quarterback transferred to play at UMass Amherst, and earlier this winter, two senior players signed with college football programs on Early Signing Day. This shows how well the Golden Eagles are doing on the field and makes the school proud.

FAQ

Q1. What grades are offered at Springfield Central High?

Ans. The school is for students in grades 9 to 12.

Q2. Is Springfield Central High a school run by the government or a private one?

Ans. It is a public high school that is part of Springfield Public Schools.

Q3. How well does the school do in school?

Ans. About 15% of students are good at math and about 32% are good at reading.

Q4. Are there students from many different backgrounds at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a very diverse group of students.

Q5. Does Springfield Central High School give the SAT?

Ans. The school does not give the SAT, but students can take it on their own.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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