Springfield Central High

1840 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

1,983 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Springfield Central High School, located at 1840 Roosevelt Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts, is one of the flagship secondary institutions within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its large campus and comprehensive academic environment. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including traditional core curricula, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

As a prominent educational pillar in the community, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, student leadership, and community engagement. The facility serves as a hub for student life, supporting an active culture of athletics, arts, and clubs that aim to foster a well-rounded high school experience. For those seeking detailed information regarding admissions, school policies, or specific academic programming, the official district website at [www.springfieldpublicschools.com](http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com) serves as the primary resource for students and families.

1,983

Total Students

162.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	1,298
Black	446
Asian	45
Two or More	68

Hispanic
1,298 (65.6%)
Black
446 (22.5%)
White
121 (6.1%)
Two or More
68 (3.4%)
Asian
45 (2.3%)

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
Phone:	(413)787-7085
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,983
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	162.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 9 644

Grade 10 475

Grade 11 397

Grade 12 467