Baystate Academy Charter Public School vs Springfield Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 503 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Springfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
388 students
Springfield Central High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,983 students
| Measure | Baystate Academy Charter Public School Springfield, Massachusetts | Springfield Central High Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 300 | #259 of 300 |
| National rank | #12695 of 16,910 | #12227 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 388 | 1,983 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 1,983 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 32.8).
- •Springfield Central High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Springfield Central High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Baystate Academy Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 12.2).
- •Springfield Central High is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 388.
- •Baystate Academy Charter Public School is a charter school while Springfield Central High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baystate Academy Charter Public School better than Springfield Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Central High ranks higher (34.9 vs 32.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baystate Academy Charter Public School and Springfield Central High?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School: 388. Springfield Central High: 1,983. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baystate Academy Charter Public School and Springfield Central High rank in Massachusetts?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is 266th of 300 and Springfield Central High is 259th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).