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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Full Circle High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Somerville, MA school district, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3 miles.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1852
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
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 89.2%.
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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