A source of pride in most communities is the educational opportunities available to children. You will find this pride in Springfield. Take the Springfield City Schools, for example. In November of 2000, when voters approved a $166 million building project, they could only imagine what the result would be. Now, it is a reality. The result was:
This is just the beginning. Springfield City Schools are working diligently to improve every facet of the educational process. The goal of the district is to be a model for urban schools in the state. The district offers the following programs:
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Advanced placement and honors programs
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International Baccalaureate program
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Ohio Post Secondary Enrollment
Springfield High School utilizes a “small school” concept in which each has a different academic focus and teaching strategy. Students in grades 9-12 with help from guidance counselors decide in which of the five schools they will enroll. Each school has a campus principal and support team.
Students can choose to enroll in:
The establishment of the Aspire P16 Collaborative further proves our dedication to our children’s future. The organization has a number of goals, including achieving 100% high school graduation rates and advancing education/training levels, as well as early fundamental preparatory skill development for students.
Clark County schools encompass six school districts with an enrollment of 18,000 students. In addition to impressive academic programs, there is a full range of sports, drama, community service and other extra-curricular activities. Other public school districts in the county include:
In addition to our fine public schools, Springfield is home to some of the region’s best private schools. Ridgewood School serves students in grades 1-8. Emmanuel Christian Academy and Nightingale Montessori offer a unique learning environment for toddlers through high school. With a college acceptance rate of 100%, Springfield
Catholic Central High School is unequaled.
From an early age, children receive the opportunity for exposure to the arts and culture through programs offered at the Infusion Campus, housed at the Springfield Museum of Art. Parents are able to count upon excellent programs that lead students through curriculum in music, dance, theater, and visual and media arts, in addition to providing tutoring services, academic guidance and foreign language
enrichment.
The Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center is a skill development and career technical education center, offering 28 career-prep programs for juniors and seniors for all Springfield and Clark County students.