High Schools in Springfield Public School District

The Springfield Public School District in Minnesota is home to a single high school, Springfield Secondary, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 135th out of 480 Minnesota high schools in 2023-2024 to 168th out of 450 in 2024-2025, its academic performance on standardized tests shows a mixed picture compared to district and state averages.

In math, Springfield Secondary's proficiency rates are below the state average across all grade levels, but above the district average in 7th and 8th grades. In reading, the school's proficiency rates are above the state average in 10th and 7th grades, but below the state average in 8th grade. In science, the school's proficiency rates are below the state average. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.2% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 4.4% is higher than the state average.

Demographically, Springfield Secondary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 46.49%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 is slightly lower than the state average. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to the school's performance and addressing the identified challenges, such as the higher dropout rate and mixed academic results, will be crucial for the district and school leaders to improve educational outcomes for the students.