Somerville High School is a public, four-year high school in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. The school offers a wide selection of classes and vocational programs. Classes offered include music, performing arts, journalism, TV and media production, ceramics, and computer applications.
Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Full Circle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Full Circle High School's student population of 67 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1852
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Full Circle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Full Circle High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
55%
26%
Black
17%
10%
White
22%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Full Circle High School's ranking?
Full Circle High School is ranked #1043 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Full Circle High School?
The graduation rate of Full Circle High School is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Full Circle High School?
67 students attend Full Circle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Full Circle High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Full Circle High School?
Full Circle High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Full Circle High School offer ?
Full Circle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Full Circle High School part of?
Full Circle High School is part of Somerville School District.
In what neighborhood is Full Circle High School located?
Full Circle High School is located in the East Somerville neighborhood of Somerville, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Somerville.
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