School Profile
High School of Commerce
Through its unique “pathways” program, Commerce prepares scholars for careers in the fields of Information Technology (IT), Health and Human Services, and Engineering. “College is not an option” is the motto that ensures ALL Commerce scholars will graduate with 1 or more college classes. In addition, scholars can earn up to an Associate Degree – at no cost. The unique pathways program also includes the opportunity to earn an industry recognized certificate that will enable scholars to enter a career and earn a life-sustaining wage immediately following high school graduation. The school also offers a robust assortment of extracurricular sports and activities.
Scroll down the page to view High School of Commerce’s performance data.
Graduation Highlights
83
Graduated in 4-years
17
Graduates enrolled in college the fall after their graduation
10
Graduates enrolled in 4-Year colleges the fall after their graduation
NA
11/12th graders enrolled in AP or Early College
Overall Performance
These metrics show student performance on a national assessment on Reading and Math at this school and how that compares against other similar schools in the Springfield Empowerment Zone. Change from last year shows if this metric has improved or worsened from the previous school year.
Metric
Reading
Change From Last Year
Math
Change From Last Year
Description
% Students Met Growth Goals
64%
↑
66%
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SEZP uses a nationwide test each year called MAP to measure student growth in Math and Reading. This measure looks at what percentage of students met the growth goals set for them based on their trajectory.
Zone Growth Average
50%
↑
57%
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Percentage of students that met MAP growth targets across the entire empowerment zone for comparison
Stakeholder Perception
These metrics show how different groups perceive the school and how that compares against other similar schools in the Springfield Empowerment Zone. Ideally, everyone would feel that they are happy with their experience of the school. Change from last year shows if this metric has improved or worsened from the previous school year.
Group
Percent
Change From Last Year
Description
All Students
90%
↑
Percentage of 10th grade students who say teachers set high expectations for work
All Students
63%
↑
Percentage of 10th grade students who are comfortable reaching out to teachers/counselors for emotional support
All Families
20%
↓
Percentage of families who would recommend the school to other families
All Educators
21%
↓
Percentage of educators who would recommend working at the school
Equitable Outcomes For All Students
These metrics show the percentage of students who met growth goals in reading and math by subgroups to convey equitable outcomes. Change from last year shows if the metric has improved or worsened from the previous school year. Included is a comparison against other similar schools in the Springfield Empowerment Zone.
Group
Reading
Zone Avg: 50%
Change From Last Year
Math
Zone Avg: 57%
Change From Last Year
Overall
64%
↑
66%
↑
Exceptional Learners
68%
↑
72%
↑
Emerging Bilinguals
63%
↑
60%
↑
Black / African-American
59%
↑
64%
↑
Latinx / Hispanic
65%
↑
65%
↑
Groups with lower representation in Springfield (Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, White, and Multi-racial)
61%
↑
77%
↑
Male
64%
↑
69%
↑
Female
64%
↑
62%
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School Demographics By Group
This shows % of staff within each role broken out by race and ethnicity compared to the student population at the school. Research shows that student performance improves when the teaching staff more closely matches that of the student population they serve. SEZP strives to continually improve its representation of staff of color and to make sure that all students are receiving a rigorous education.
Group
Students
Leaders
Teachers
Latinx / Hispanic
77%
0%
18%
Black / African-American
16%
100%
41%
White
6%
0%
36%
Groups with lower representation in Springfield (Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, White, and Multi-racial)
1%
0%
5%
For more school information, you can visit the DESE School Profile here.
What is the school doing to improve outcomes?
- Increasing the percent of teachers who effectively deliver standard aligned instruction by engaging in a data-driven progress monitoring cycle of the implementation of the current standard aligned curriculum in ELA, math, and biology courses
- Increasing the percent of Tier 2 scholars who increase their MAP RIT* scores by 3+ points by developing an intensive intervention support system, inclusive of instructional intervention blocks, which allow all scholars to receive targeted treatments based on MAP data
- Increasing daily attendance rate to 95% and reducing chronic absenteeism to 30% or lower through a data-driven, targeted, and tiered approach
- Increasing the utilization of the research-based best practices that create a culture and climate conducive to improved scholar attendance
- Increase the number of college courses taught by Commerce Adjunct Professors
*MAP Growth uses the RIT (Rasch Unit) scale to help you measure and compare academic achievement and growth.
How can you partner with us?
- Join one of our focus groups on new initiatives
- Attend one of our parent nights
- Participate in our FACES Program to learn ways to support your student’s academic success
- Follow us on Instagram
- Learn more about how you can help our school: contact Jenny Burgos, Operations Manager, at burgosje@springfieldpublicschools.com or 413-787-7220
School Information:
hscommerce.org
413-787-7220
Paul Neal, Executive Principal
nealp@springfieldpublicschools.com
413-787-7220
Jenny Burgos, Operations Manager
burgosje@springfieldpublicschools.com
413-787-7220
