Somerville High School is a public, four-year high school in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. The school offers a wide selection of classes and vocational programs. Classes offered include music, performing arts, journalism, TV and media production, ceramics, and computer applications.
Serving 1,394 students in grades 9-12, Somerville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerville High's attendance zone encompasses the entire city of Somerville, MA, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerville High School's student population of 1,394 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1852
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Can Succeed.
School Rankings
Somerville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerville High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerville High School's ranking?
Somerville High School is ranked #667 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Somerville High School often compared to?
Somerville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Rindge And Latin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerville High School?
The graduation rate of Somerville High School is 88%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Somerville High School?
1,394 students attend Somerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Somerville High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerville High School?
Somerville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Somerville High School offer ?
Somerville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somerville High School part of?
Somerville High School is part of Somerville School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerville High School located?
Somerville High School is located in the Prospect Hill neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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