Somers High School serves 438 students in grades 9-12.
Somers High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Somers High School's student population of 438 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somers High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Somers High School is 0.22, 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
#171 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
88%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers High School's ranking?
Somers High School is ranked #171 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Somers High School often compared to?
Somers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somers High School?
The graduation rate of Somers High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Somers High School?
438 students attend Somers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Somers High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somers High School?
Somers High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Somers High School offer ?
Somers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Somers High School part of?
Somers High School is part of Somers School District.
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