School Report Card - High School/Science-Tech
High School/Science-Tech (02810530)
Jesus F Jara, School Principal
Mailing Address: 1250 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: (413) 750-2000
FAX: (413) 750-2047
Website: http://sps.springfield.ma.us |
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Report Card:
This report includes information on the
school's performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
by content area, grade level, and for particular student populations. Comparison
data from the district, the state, and from 2001 are also provided. In addition,
this report includes other information as required by the federal No Child
Left Behind act.
Mission Statement:
Science and Technology is
committed to provide a challenging curriculum that enables students to function
as productive, responsible citizens. We advocate high academic achievement in a
safe, respectful, and positive learning environment to ensure a wide range of
career choices for our graduates’ futures, including an option to focus on
science and technology. We strive to value diversity and seek support from
within the community to enhance to enhance educational opportunities for all
students.
| Enrollment (2002-2003) |
| |
School |
District |
State |
| Race/Ethnicity |
| White |
26.2 % |
21.8 % |
75.1 % |
| African-American |
27.7 % |
28.5 % |
8.8 % |
| Hispanic |
41.4 % |
47.2 % |
11.2 % |
| Asian |
4.7 % |
2.4 % |
4.6 % |
| Native American |
0.1 % |
0.2 % |
0.3 % |
| Gender |
| Male |
57.2 % |
51.8 % |
51.5 % |
| Female |
42.8 % |
48.3 % |
48.6 % |
| Selected Population
Enrollment |
| Limited English Proficiency |
7.5 % |
10.2 % |
5.3 % |
| Low-income |
51.6 % |
71.2 % |
26.2 % |
| Special Education |
18 % |
19.6 % |
15.2 % |
| Migrant |
0.4 % |
1.2 % |
0.2 % |
| TOTAL COUNT |
1,743 |
26,594 |
982,152 | |
| Grades Offered: 09, 10, 11, 12 |
| 2000-2001 Dropout Rate, Gr. 9-12: 5.3% |
| Percent of teachers licensed: 91% |
| Percent of core academic classes taught by highly
qualified teachers: 77% |
Additional Teacher Information:
At the
High School of Science and Technology we have the pleasure of
employing the most dedicated teachers in the City of Springfield.
The school currently is working in incorporating different programs
through grants. These grants will hopefully assist us in adding to
our technology capabilities in our classroom and media
center.As of January 2001, all teachers who teach core academic
subjects (English, reading or language arts, mathematics,science,
foreign languages, civics and government, economics, history,
geography, music, art and drama) must have a teaching certificate in
that area and must show a high level of knowledge in the subject they
are currently teaching. The percentage of core academic classes taught
by highly qualified teachers will increase as more certified teachers
continue to seek advanced degrees, pass the State teacher test or
successfully complete an approved professional plan. | |
School Report Card - High
School/Science-Tech
Grade 10 - English Language Arts
| |
Participation |
% Students at Each Performance Level |
| # |
% |
A |
P |
NI |
W/F |
| STUDENT STATUS |
|
| Regular |
232 |
98 |
9 |
30 |
42 |
20 |
| Disabled |
37 |
100 |
0 |
8 |
22 |
70 |
| Limited English Proficient |
17 |
71 |
0 |
41 |
24 |
35 |
| GENDER |
|
| Female |
123 |
95 |
12 |
24 |
41 |
22 |
| Male |
162 |
98 |
3 |
30 |
36 |
31 |
| RACE/ETHNICITY |
|
| African American/Black |
63 |
100 |
5 |
17 |
46 |
32 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander |
13 |
100 |
8 |
38 |
38 |
15 |
| Hispanic |
71 |
90 |
4 |
24 |
27 |
45 |
| Mixed or Other |
38 |
100 |
13 |
32 |
37 |
18 |
| White |
81 |
99 |
10 |
41 |
38 |
11 |
| FREE LUNCH |
131 |
96 |
8 |
25 |
39 |
27 |
| ALL STUDENTS |
|
| 2002 |
286 |
96 |
7 |
28 |
38 |
27 |
| 2001 |
277 |
90 |
5 |
22 |
36 |
38 |
| DISTRICT |
|
| 2002 |
1279 |
85 |
4 |
20 |
32 |
44 |
| 2001 |
1362 |
84 |
3 |
15 |
32 |
50 |
| STATE |
|
| 2002 |
65669 |
96 |
20 |
40 |
27 |
13 |
| NOTE: MCAS results for groups with fewer than 10
students are not shown to protect student
confidentiality |
| Adequate Yearly Performance of School |
| Gr |
Subj |
Base PI |
Imp. Target |
Cycle II PI |
Perf. Rating |
Imp. Rating |
AYP 99 |
AYP 00 |
AYP 01 |
AYP 02 |
| 10 |
ELA |
50.6 |
+ 7.1 |
59.6 |
Very Low |
On Target |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 10 |
MTH |
37.1 |
+ 9.0 |
48.8 |
Very Low |
Above Target |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
School Report Card - High
School/Science-Tech
Grade 10 - Mathematics
| |
Participation |
% Students at Each Performance Level |
| # |
% |
A |
P |
NI |
W/F |
| STUDENT STATUS |
|
| Regular |
234 |
99 |
8 |
16 |
35 |
41 |
| Disabled |
37 |
100 |
0 |
11 |
8 |
81 |
| Limited English Proficient |
17 |
71 |
0 |
6 |
41 |
53 |
| GENDER |
|
| Female |
125 |
96 |
6 |
12 |
34 |
48 |
| Male |
162 |
98 |
7 |
17 |
30 |
46 |
| RACE/ETHNICITY |
|
| African American/Black |
63 |
100 |
3 |
10 |
25 |
62 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander |
13 |
100 |
15 |
15 |
46 |
23 |
| Hispanic |
72 |
91 |
4 |
8 |
26 |
61 |
| Mixed or Other |
38 |
100 |
8 |
21 |
32 |
39 |
| White |
81 |
99 |
11 |
23 |
42 |
23 |
| FREE LUNCH |
132 |
97 |
6 |
12 |
31 |
51 |
| ALL STUDENTS |
|
| 2002 |
288 |
97 |
7 |
15 |
32 |
47 |
| 2001 |
289 |
94 |
4 |
15 |
32 |
49 |
| DISTRICT |
|
| 2002 |
1365 |
91 |
3 |
9 |
24 |
64 |
| 2001 |
1514 |
93 |
2 |
9 |
24 |
66 |
| STATE |
|
| 2002 |
66674 |
97 |
20 |
24 |
31 |
25 |
| NOTE: MCAS results for groups with fewer than 10
students are not shown to protect student
confidentiality |
| Adequate Yearly Performance of School |
| Gr |
Subj |
Base PI |
Imp. Target |
Cycle II PI |
Perf. Rating |
Imp. Rating |
AYP 99 |
AYP 00 |
AYP 01 |
AYP 02 |
| 10 |
ELA |
50.6 |
+ 7.1 |
59.6 |
Very Low |
On Target |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 10 |
MTH |
37.1 |
+ 9.0 |
48.8 |
Very Low |
Above Target |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Data Definitions
Enrollment
Limited English Proficient: are defined as "a
student whose first language is a language other than English who is unable to
perform ordinary classroom work in English."
Low Income: An indication of whether the student
meets ANY ONE of the following definitions of low income:
1. The student is
eligible for free or reduced price lunch; or
2. The student receives
Transitional Aid to Families benefits; or
3. The student is eligible for food
stamps
Migrant: An indication of whether an individual or
a parent/guardian accompanying an individual maintains primary employment in one
or more agricultural or fishing activities on a seasonal or other temporary
basis and establishes a temporary residence for the purposes of such
employment.
Percent of teachers licensed:
The percentage of
teachers with Provisional, Initial, or Professional licensure (all teaching
staff, including long-term substitutes). This information is not required from
charter schools.
Percentage of core academic classes taught by
highly-qualified teachers:
The percentage of staff, measured in
"full-time equivalency", teaching in core academic areas, that meet the NCLB
definition of highly-qualified. To meet the definition, teachers must hold a
valid Massachusetts license AND demonstrate subject matter competency in the
areas they teach. The core academic areas are defined as English, reading or
language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government,
economics, arts, history, and geography.
MCAS Student Status:
Regular: Students who do not meet the definition
for Students with Disabilities or for Limited English
Proficient.
Students with Disabilities: Students who have an
individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a plan of instructional accommodations
provided under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Limited
English Proficient: They are defined as "a student whose first language
is a language other than English who is unable to perform ordinary classroom
work in English."
Race/Ethnicity:
This data is collected on the
MCAS test, and is collected differently than in the enrollment statistics.
Students have the option on the MCAS of selecting more than one racial/ethnicity
descriptor, and "other" is an option.
Eligible for F/RP Lunch: Students eligible for
free or reduced price lunch.
Performance Level Definitions
(A) Advanced -
Students demonstrate a superior understanding of challenging subject matter, and
solve a wide variety of problems.
(P) Proficient - Students demonstrate a
solid understanding of challenging subject matter, and solve a wide variety of
problems.
(NI) Needs Improvement - Students demonstrate partial understanding
of subject matter, and solve some simple problems.
(W/F) Warning/Failing -
Students demonstrate minimal understanding of subject matter, and do not solve
simple problems.
Adequate Yearly Progress Performance (School)
Information on the DOE's school performance rating process can be
found at http://www.doe.mass.edu/ata/sda.html#sprp.
Base PI - The cycle II baseline
proficiency index. This measure is based on the 1999 and 2000 MCAS
results and is an indicator of how close the school is to having all of its
students Proficient or Advanced.
Imp. Target - The
school's improvement target is the proficiency index points
needed, every two years, to close the gap between the baseline and the NCLB goal
of all students proficient by 2014.
Cycle II PI - The cycle
II proficiency index. This measure is based on the 2001 and
2002 MCAS results and is an indicator of how close the school is to having all
of its students Proficient or Advanced.
Perf. Rating -
The performance rating is based on the cycle II PI. The six
ratings are Very High, High, Moderate, Low, Very Low, and Critically Low.
Imp. Rating - The improvement rating is
based on the actual change in the proficiency index, from the baseline to the
end of the cycle, compared to the improvement target. The five ratings are Above
Target, On Target, Improved Below Target, No Change, and Declined.
AYP - A determination of whether the school has made
"adequate yearly progress".
