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Overall#148
B-
School Code: 3320505

West Springfield High

West Springfield

West Springfield is a mid-sized city on the western bank of the Connecticut River in the Pioneer Valley, directly across from Springfield. The city is known for hosting the Eastern States Exposition, better known as "The Big E," New England's largest annual fair, which draws over a million visitors each fall. West Springfield developed as an industrial center in the 19th century and today maintains a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and recreational areas along the riverfront.
State Rankings
#148
Overall Rank
#102
SAT Total
#220
ELA MCAS
#182
Math MCAS
#165
AP Success
#193
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+31
1149
Reading/Writing+8
577
Math+23
572
Tests Taken
110
Score Composition
R/W: 577
Math: 572

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-642%(Rank #220)
Mathematics-540%(Rank #182)
Science-2336%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
494
Math
496
Science
491
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 38.0th · Math: 54.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 42.0 · Math: 53.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
336
Tests Taken
677
Passing Rate (3-5)+8.2
70.5%
AP Success Rank: #165
Score Distribution
13.6%
Score 5
23.6%
Score 4
33.2%
Score 3
22.5%
Score 2
7.1%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 29.5%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
60%
8%
21%
White: 59.5%
Asian: 8.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 21.2%
Black/African American: 5.6%
Multi-Race: 5.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
47.1% Female
52% Male
0.9% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs59.6% (698)
Low Income51.7% (606)
English Learners11.3% (133)
First Language Not English34.3% (402)
Key Indicators
High Needs
59.6%
Low Income
51.7%

Graduation Rate

93.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate +2.5
State Ranking
#193
Cohort Size
266
Dropped Out: 4.1%
Still in School: 2.3%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.8
92.9%
Chronically Absent-7.3
22.9%
Avg. Absences per Student12.3
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.1%
Out-of-School Suspension3.2%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
68.3%
Based on 341 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
62.4%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+31
1149
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-6
42
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-5
40
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+2.5
93.2
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+8.2
70.5
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.8
92.9
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-7.3
22.9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+3.7
79.6
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

79.6%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
21.2%
4-Year Private College
24.5%
4-Year Public College
33.9%
2-Year Public College
2.9%
Other Post-Secondary
13.1%
Work
2.9%
Military
1.5%
Unknown
Based on 274 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)94
Student/Teacher Ratio13.1 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers87.2%
Teaching In-Field94.9%
Quick Facts
School Code: 3320505
Class Size Indicator: 13.1 to 1

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