Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Somerset High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset High School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
83%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset High School's ranking?
Somerset High School is ranked #672 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Somerset High School often compared to?
Somerset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pulaski County High School, Southwestern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Somerset High School?
533 students attend Somerset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Somerset High School students are White, 10% 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 Somerset High School?
Somerset High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Somerset High School offer ?
Somerset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset High School part of?
Somerset High School is part of Somerset Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 9/6/2013
Hi I'm Bernadette I'm a girl 15year I come from Hong Kong city I want to study in US but I'm not US citizens I still can study in somerset high school?
I have a friend her brother is US citizens he study in Somerset High School
I hope can study with her brother and I can live in her house she will be my homestay family!
I have a question.. somerset high school will admission me? And how are much the school tuition? Can i get free? I hope you can answer my question thank!
Bernadette
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