Somerset Secondary Academy serves 66 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Somerset Secondary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Somerset Secondary Academy's student population of 66 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Somerset Secondary Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
33%
31%
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Black
51%
15%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Graduation Rate
(10-11)
40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerset Secondary Academy's ranking?

Somerset Secondary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What is the graduation rate of Somerset Secondary Academy?

The graduation rate of Somerset Secondary Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.

How many students attend Somerset Secondary Academy?

66 students attend Somerset Secondary Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Somerset Secondary Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Secondary Academy?

Somerset Secondary Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Somerset Secondary Academy offer ?

Somerset Secondary Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Somerset Secondary Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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