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SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

601 Selma Rd, Springfield, OH 45505Springfield City School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
187
Students
Total enrolled
15%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 83% vs nat'l
$16,864
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 33% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 187 students in grades 07–12 in Springfield, Ohio.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,864 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL OF INNOVATION is a small high in Springfield, Ohio, serving grades 07–12 with 187 students. The district invests $16,864 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The 15% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

187
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution112 male · 75 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Student Composition
56%
8%
21%
14%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black21%
Multiracial14%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390448100117

Academic Outcomes at SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
11-19
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
15%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45505

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,864Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,864
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,420
Student Support$3,204
Administration$2,024
Operations$2,530
Other$1,686
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,864 spent per student, an estimated $7,471 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
24%
State government
56.7%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal programs
18.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,864/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 15% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kenton Elementary SchoolSnowhill Elementary SchoolWarder Park-Wayne Elementary SchoolKenwood Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
Roosevelt Middle SchoolHayward Middle SchoolSchaefer Middle School
↓
High School
Springfield High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyClark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpringfield City School District →
Phone: (937)505-4120
NCES ID: 390448100117
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 City School District
High
Springfield High School
1,516 students · 09–12
● 47 opp
Elem
Kenton Elementary School
469 students · KG–06
● 47 opp
Elem
Snowhill Elementary School
447 students · KG–06
● 38 opp
Elem
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
407 students · KG–06
● 47 opp
Elem
Kenwood Elementary
402 students · KG–06
● 40 opp
Mid
Roosevelt Middle School
397 students · 07–08
● 47 opp
Other
Clark Early Learning Center
387 students · PK–PK
● 40 opp
Elem
Mann Elementary School
383 students · KG–06
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
601 Selma Rd, Springfield, OH 45505
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.