Serving 1,054 students in grades 6-12, Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Somerset school district, encompassing approximately 134.9 square miles around Somerset, PA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School's student population of 1,054 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,054 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Area Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is ranked #957 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Somerset Area Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star East Middle 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 38% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Area Jr-sr High School?
1,054 students attend Somerset Area Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Area Jr-sr High School offer ?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somerset Area Jr-sr High School part of?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is part of Somerset Area School District.
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