High School of Commerce

415 State St - Springfield MA - 01105
Type of autonomy arrangement: Empower Schools partnership model
Basic Profile

Opened In

Grades

9-12

Environment

Urban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto

About the Learning Program

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.