Somerset Area High School serves 775 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
775 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(12-13)90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
59%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Area High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Somerset Area High School?
775 students attend Somerset Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Somerset Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Area High School?
Somerset Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Area High School offer ?
Somerset Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Area High School part of?
Somerset Area High School is part of Somerset Area School District.
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