Somerset High School serves 962 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 94% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
962 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)84%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)94%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
94%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)97%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Somerset High School?
962 students attend Somerset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Somerset High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 High School?
Somerset High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Somerset High School offer ?
Somerset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset High School part of?
Somerset High School is part of Somerset School District.
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