Springfield High School of Science and Technology

(413)750-2000

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

1,087 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Springfield High School of Science and Technology, commonly known as "Sci-Tech," is a prominent public high school located in Springfield, Massachusetts. As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for its specialized focus on integrating rigorous academic coursework with technical and scientific training. It is designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce by offering a curriculum that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields alongside traditional secondary education subjects.

The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive learning environment that leverages technology and hands-on experience. By maintaining its location on State Street, the school remains a central educational hub in the community, providing students with access to specialized labs and facilities. Through its academic programs and extracurricular offerings, Sci-Tech aims to foster innovation, critical thinking, and technical proficiency, ensuring its graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving global economy.

1,087

Total Students

89.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	767
Black	204
Asian	15
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
767 (70.6 %)
Black
204 (18.8 %)
White
71 (6.5 %)
Two or More
27 (2.5 %)
Asian
15 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)750-2000
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 9 361

Grade 10 275

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 242