Somerset High School

Somerset High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7650 S LOOP 1604 W,  Somerset, TX
Somerset Independent School District
3.6
3.6
1,150 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Rick Flores
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
66.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
16%
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
289:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
Hispanic
91.5%
White
7%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Texas at San Antonio 206 Students
Texas A&M University 169 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 159 Students
Texas State University 148 Students
Palo Alto College 145 Students
University of Texas - Austin 140 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 128 Students
Baylor University 96 Students
Texas A&M University-San Antonio 81 Students
Texas Tech University 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Small Business Management 23 Students
Mechanical Engineering 19 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Film and Video Studies 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 143 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/3/2025
Staff is great they are well trained. They added more this year on restricting school rules. I can definitely see the difference in students commitment to finishing school. Good college and career staff they are super helpful in getting students ready for there next step in life.
5.0 Senior
9/1/2024
Me perfect I've had a wonderful time at Somerset High School, they have all the things I like from band to robotics, Jrotc. In everyone of those have a there own thing they work hard towards to compete. It a great School to be at I wouldn't chose any where else.
4.0 Senior
10/9/2023
I love that Somerset High School has a JROTC program where you learn how to be a learn and also has classes that could be similar to the careers you want to take.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 13 Reviews
1.0 student
8/6/2018
Nothing but depressing. Sadly, i was moved here from a great school.
4.0 parent
6/1/2011
I believe these people who are writing the bad reviews for Somerset High were probably part of the problem rather than the solution, I graduated from Somerset and my kids will too, they are both straight A students, play sports, FFA and love the school. School is what you make of it, not what it mak...
1.0 parent
11/30/2010
My son graduated from SHS, but I don't thank the school for her accomplishment. The staff will turn the other cheek in a heart beat just to stay "cool" with the students. If you want a school that is willing to teach and discipline this is not the school for your kids. I live in Somerset and I regre...
parent
5/7/2010
man!!! we just moved to the area due to our military jobs and one of the school we looked at was Somerset. My kids were sad the first day of school due to how bad the school was so I went with them the next day; we saw girls kissing each others in front of teacher and staff, lot of kids late for cla...

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Somerset High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Somerset, TX, in the Somerset neighborhood, and is served by the Somerset Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,150 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Somerset High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $258,676. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southwest High School, IDEA Carver College Preparatory, McCauley Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Somerset has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Somerset High School.

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