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Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg

1 Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01102Springfield →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
30
Students
Total enrolled
30%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 65% vs nat'l
$33,774
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 135% vs nat'l
150.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 874% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 30 students in grades 09–12 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
135% above average funding
District spends $33,774 per pupil, 135% more than the national average of $14,347.
150.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg is a small high in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 09–12 with 30 students. The district invests $33,774 per student — 135% above the national average of $14,347, with a 150.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. The 30% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg

30
Total Students
150.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution11 male · 19 female
37%
63%
Male 37%Female 63%
Student Composition
10%
70%
17%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino70%
Black17%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 251113002809

Academic Outcomes at Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
21-39
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
30%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,774Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$33,774
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,861
Student Support$6,417
Administration$4,053
Operations$5,066
Other$3,377
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $33,774 spent per student, an estimated $14,962 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
80%
State government
79.9%
Local (property tax)
1.4%
Federal programs
18.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $33,774/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 30% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 150.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
German Gerena Community SchoolFrederick HarrisRebecca M JohnsonEdward P. Boland School
+14 more
↓
Middle
John F Kennedy MiddleForest Park MiddleSpringfield Legacy AcademyKiley Academy
↓
High School
Springfield Central HighRoger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyHigh School Of CommerceSpringfield High School of Science and Technology
+3 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHampden County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpringfield →
Phone: (413)755-4480
NCES ID: 251113002809
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Springfield
High
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2,095 students · 09–12
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High
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,360 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
High
High School Of Commerce
1,103 students · 09–12
● 33 opp
High
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,087 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
High
John J Duggan Academy
815 students · 06–12
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High
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
631 students · 06–12
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Elem
German Gerena Community School
589 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Elem
Frederick Harris
581 students · PK–05
● 46 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1 Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01102
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.