Summary:
The city of Springfield, Colorado, is served by a single high school, Springfield Junior/Senior High School, a small, rural combined junior/senior high school that serves students in grades 6 through 12.
This school is the sole institution operated by the Springfield School District No. Re-4, meaning district-level statistics are effectively identical to the school's own metrics. With a total enrollment of just 128 students spread across seven grade levels, the school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 to 1, offering the potential for highly individualized instruction. However, the student population is largely economically disadvantaged, with 58.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, the school has experienced fluctuating performance and a recent downward trend. After modestly improving its state ranking from 243rd in 2023-2024 to 207th in 2024-2025, the school dropped significantly to 286th out of 338 high schools in 2025-2026. Most recently, 2025-2026 test scores fell below state averages across the board. Notable gaps include SAT reading/writing (28% proficient vs. the state's 60%), CMAS English Language Arts (26.8% vs. the state's 44.7%), and CMAS math (24.4% vs. the state's 37.3%).
Attendance and persistence metrics paint a mixed picture. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is a major concern at 35.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 28.4%. On the other hand, its graduation rate of 82.4% and dropout rate of 1.5% closely mirror state averages of 85.6% and 1.6%, respectively. Given the very small class sizes, parents should be aware that dramatic year-over-year swings in proficiency rates—such as the PSAT reading/writing score dropping from 71% to 50%—are likely more indicative of a small sample size than a fundamental shift in the quality of education.
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