Somerset High School

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Somerset High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
9242 E Laurel St,  Bellflower, CA
Bellflower Unified School District
4.0
5.0
134 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Kailiponi
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.18
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.18
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
121:1

Student Diversity

Male
61.5%
Female
38.5%
Hispanic
73.1%
Black
14.4%
White
6.7%
Filipino
2.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cerritos College 6 Students
California State University - Long Beach 4 Students
California State University - Northridge 4 Students
University of California - Berkeley 3 Students
Cypress College 3 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 2 Students
University of Southern California 2 Students
Florida International University 2 Students
Long Beach City College 2 Students
Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Social Psychology 2 Students
Automotive Engineering Technician 2 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 Students
Architecture 1 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 1 Students
Athletic Training 1 Students
Automotive Mechanics 1 Students
Architectural Engineering 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
1/14/2016
There aren't actually many extracurriculars. It's a very small school.
3.0 Niche User
1/28/2015
Clubs include being involved and starting the yearbook, also there are people who decorated prom and got everything ready for it. Which I could imagine is a pretty fun thing to do.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 other
4/29/2024
One of the best years of my life took place at this school. Everyone was so genuinely nice and supportive. The faculty all truly cared about the students so the students were all humbled and friendly. It really felt like a community. We were always doing events and having fun while striving to catch...
5.0 other
9/2/2017
Maybe the best three years in my life...
5.0 other
8/9/2013
I went to Somerset High back in 1972. I was a very trouble and wild young girl back in those days. I came To Somerset with a huge attitude. My first week or so there I did everything I could do to get kicked out of there.But the teachers There were nothing like the teachers i was used too..They deal...

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Somerset High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Bellflower, CA, in the Bellflower neighborhood, and is served by the Bellflower Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 134 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Somerset High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.18, and the graduation rate is 67%. The average home value in this area is $837,274. Discover additional schools in the area, like Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, Odyssey Stem Academy, Bellflower Middle & High School, and more. Learn more about what Bellflower has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Somerset High School.

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