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High School of Commerce
High School of Commerce, nominated by NewSchools Venture Fund, is a high school in Springfield, Massachusetts, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Springfield, Massachusetts
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 804
Locale Urban
Chief of School Innovation Kelley Gangi
Demographics
Percentage of students*
10%
English Learners
83%
Free/Reduced Lunch
32%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 70%
White 7%
2+ Races —
Why High School of Commerce was nominated
The Mission of the High School of Commerce is to cultivate an inclusive environment free from racism which empowers student-voice, values academic success, and encourages the development of mutually respectful and caring relationships among all members of our learning community. Teachers, scholars, families, and community stakeholders will work collaboratively to engage in practices that develop a passion for lifelong learning and self advocacy.
Student experience design
In our system of early college high schools within the Family of Commerce Schools, every student chooses a degree-bearing college pathway in ninth grade. These pathways position students to pursue high-wage, high-demand industries in the region. Students graduate with up to 60 college credits toward a bachelor’s degree, advancing opportunities for continuing education while reducing debt for families.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Anti-racist Practices |
5+ years
|
|
College Advising & Support |
1-2 years
|
|
Early College High School |
5+ years
|
|
Higher Education Partnerships |
5+ years
|
|
Industry-aligned Learning Pathways |
3-4 years
|
All Practices
AI-assisted Tutoring
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Industry-recognized Credentials
Internships
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learning Paths
Micro-credentials And Badging
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Industry Networking
No Tracked Classes
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Respond to stakeholder demand or advocacy
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.