Serving 1,088 students in grades 6-12, Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Somerset Area Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is ranked #984 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Area Jr-sr High School?
1,088 students attend Somerset Area Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Somerset Area Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% 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 Area Jr-sr High School?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Area Jr-sr High School offer ?
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Area Jr-sr High School part of?
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