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West Springfield High

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Large

Reported Enrollment

1,186

students

District

West Springfield

County Context Score

57/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

425 Piper Road, West Springfield, MA, 01089

School District

West Springfield

NCES Identifiers

School ID
251251002052
District ID
2512510

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,186 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

West Springfield High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Hampden County has 167 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What West Springfield High tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: West Springfield, Hampden County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Springfield High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with West Springfield.

School scale

1,186 students

West Springfield High reports 1,186 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 33 other high schools in Hampden County with enrollment data, 29 report fewer students and 4 report more. The peer median is 625 students.

County peer set

34 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 628 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

9 district schools

West Springfield lists 6 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

6

Middle

1

High

1

Other

1

Nearby context inside West Springfield

John AshleyKG · Primary · 174 studentsListed
John R Fausey1–5 · Primary · 411 studentsListed
Memorial1–5 · Primary · 198 studentsListed
Mittineague1–5 · Primary · 149 studentsListed
Philip G CoburnKG–5 · Primary · 534 studentsListed
Tatham1–5 · Primary · 230 studentsListed

School Profile FAQ

Is West Springfield High a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with West Springfield.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Springfield High?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the West Springfield High data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare West Springfield High with nearby schools?

West Springfield High should be compared with 34 high schools in Hampden County, plus other schools in West Springfield. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for West Springfield High?

Before using West Springfield High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with West Springfield.

Part of West Springfield

West Springfield High is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,868 students across 9 schools.

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Schools in District

9

Reported Enrollment

3,868

9 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Philip G CoburnKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • West Springfield Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • John R Fausey1–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Memorial1–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Mittineague1–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Tatham1–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • John AshleyKG · PrimaryListed only
  • West Springfield Early ChildhoodPK · OtherListed only

Hampden County Schools

County Context Score

57/100

County-level composite across 167 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor