Springfield High School vs. Lanphier High School
Should you attend Springfield High School or Lanphier High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Lanphier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,461 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Lanphier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,461 students
1,058 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2777 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
10%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
81%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
438
409
Grade 10 Students
334
281
Grade 11 Students
366
179
Grade 12 Students
323
188
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
28%
43%
% White
51%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
25%