Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Canyons High School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Canyons High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Somerset Canyons High School's student population of 1,057 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Canyons High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Canyons High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1758 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
27%
21%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Canyons High School's ranking?
Somerset Canyons High School is ranked #1758 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Canyons High School often compared to?
Somerset Canyons High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Vista Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Canyons High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset Canyons High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Somerset Canyons High School?
1,057 students attend Somerset Canyons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Somerset Canyons High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Canyons High School?
Somerset Canyons High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Canyons High School offer ?
Somerset Canyons High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Canyons High School part of?
Somerset Canyons High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Calendar
View the Somerset Canyons High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Seniors Last Day of School Celebration
May 10, 2024 (Friday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! MODIFIED BELL SCHEDULE
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving / Fall Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School! / Final Exam Make-ups / Early Release
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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