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Opportunity for Everyone.

  • As Missouri's district of choice, Springfield Public Schools provides an innovative and expansive range of resources for both students and staff to discover their possibilities. Our commitment to student-centered education provides all students with boundless opportunities, and the ability to determine a learning path that matches their goals and interests.

    We create a space where every student feels wanted and celebrated, encouraging innovation, inspiration and imagination throughout our community.

The District of Choice

    • At SPS, we open doors. We offer the resources and community connections that give students and families the educational foundation to maximize all of their opportunities.

      • SPS offers six magnet schools, year-long immersive experiences catered to students' interests.
      • SPS 4-year graduation rate for 2024 was 94.4%.
      • SPS has the state's only K-12 International Baccalaureate program.
      • The Springfield community has recently invested more than $220 million to improve its education facilities. 
      • SPS ensures a quality learning environment by recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers. They average about 12.1 years of teaching experience and more than 62.9% have advanced degrees.

SPS By the Numbers

    • 24,500 students
    • 35 elementary schools
    • 1 intermediate school (grades 5-6)
    • 9 middle schools
    • 5 high schools
    • 1 gifted education center
    • 4 early childhood centers
    • 5 magnet schools
    • 12 Choice programs
    • 1 District Strategic Plan