Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School's student population of 183 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3331 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
63%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School's ranking?
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School is ranked #3331 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School?
183 students attend Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School?
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School offer ?
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School part of?
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School is part of Jefferson School District.
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