Springfield High School

www.sps186.org/o/springfield/

1,308 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Springfield High School, located at 101 S Lewis St in Springfield, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the state's capital city. As a key part of Springfield School District 186, the school is known for its deep-rooted history, having been an educational staple in the community for over a century. The school typically serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational training, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Springfield High School is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong traditions. The campus environment emphasizes student engagement through an array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and competitive academic clubs. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and community involvement, the school serves as a central hub for student life in Springfield, striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and civic responsibility among its diverse population of learners.

1,308

Total Students

79.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	635
Hispanic	81
Black	381
Asian	79
Two or More	118
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
635 (48.9%)
Black
381 (29.4%)
Two or More
118 (9.1%)
Hispanic
81 (6.2%)
Asian
79 (6.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3100
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/springfield/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 369

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 279

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Springfield High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	369
Grade 10	321
Grade 11	339
Grade 12	279

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Springfield High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	641	49%
Male	657	50.2%
Not Specified	10	0.8%

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High School 9th - 12th