Somerset High School is a public high school located in Somerset, Texas, southwest of San Antonio, Texas. It is the sole high school in the Somerset Independent School District and is classified as a 5A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 608 students in grades 7-8, Somerset J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Somerset J High School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset J High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2360 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset J High School's ranking?
Somerset J High School is ranked #2360 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Somerset J High School?
608 students attend Somerset J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Somerset J High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset J High School?
Somerset J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset J High School offer ?
Somerset J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Somerset J High School part of?
Somerset J High School is part of Somerset Independent School District.
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