Springfield High School

www.sps186.org/o/springfield/

1,461 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.

1,461

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	744
Hispanic	69
Black	407
Asian	86
Two or More	148
Pacific Islander	2

White
744 (51.1 %)
Black
407 (28.0 %)
Two or More
148 (10.2 %)
Asian
86 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	1,461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
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 9 438

Grade 10 334

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 323