Somerset Area Junior/Senior High School

Somerset Area Junior/Senior High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
645 S Columbia Ave,  Somerset, PA
Somerset Area School District
3.8
2.8
1,088 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
61.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
13.4%
State Average
15.6%
Science
29.3%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
360:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
91.6%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
University of Pittsburgh 73 Students
Penn State 61 Students
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown 60 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 47 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 44 Students
Duquesne University 32 Students
PennWest California 27 Students
Saint Francis University 27 Students
West Virginia University 24 Students
Mount Aloysius College 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Biology 21 Students
Business 19 Students
Education 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Early Childhood Education 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Physician Assistant 10 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 21 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/1/2021
Overall, the education at Somerset is quality. I can confidently say that about 80 percent of the teachers here are truly passionate about their careers and the subjects they teach. I genuinely feel like I'm learning something new everyday, even if it's only small. The school offers curriculums and clubs for every student with any interest. The district is also clean, safe, and generally promotes a positive atmosphere.
5.0 Senior
4/16/2020
I have been in this school system since kindergarten and i would not have wanted it any other way. Specifically in my senior high years, i have made so many genuine connections with teachers and faculty, who have made this experience so much better. I have been presented many opportunities and feel well prepared for college through the many AP and honors courses offered by the school.
3.0 Senior
2/9/2020
The school has its ups and downs, as any school district will. Students are supported in most endeavors they may attempt to become involved with in our small community. The student body and faculty are not always as fluid or as friendly as they could be, but there is an effort being made to improve the students' relationships with another, as well as respectful relationships with teachers and other members of faculty.
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2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/11/2022
I keep telling teachers when I get bullied and it keeps going on and I’m getting sick and tired of this school
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4.0 parent
9/21/2020
Overall good, a few teachers who need to go! If you don’t want to teach then why come to school.
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5.0 parent
4/30/2017
Great art and music programs considering most other school districts are cutting the budget Somerset is in full force. Thank you!
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1.0 other
7/10/2016
I didn't have a good experience at this school. For whatever reason, virtually all the teachers had an old-school, reactionary mindset and tried to befriend the jock crowd. This led to some teachers debasing themselves to the point of laughing while students were physically assaulted. I had my hand...
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