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
1,043 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
61.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.4%
State Average
15.6%
Science
29.3%
State Average
29.5%
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
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%

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 77 Students
Penn State 64 Students
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown 63 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 51 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 45 Students
Duquesne University 35 Students
PennWest California 28 Students
Saint Francis University 27 Students
West Virginia University 25 Students
Mount Aloysius College 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 41 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Biology 22 Students
Business 20 Students
Education 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Early Childhood Education 11 Students
Accounting 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 21 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/8/2024
Amazing opportunities are here. Absolutely the best school in the area. I'm only really reviewing this for a chance of scholarship money tbh. Good school 8/10
3.0 Senior
12/15/2022
I wish the food would be warmer and would get some better tasting food. The teachers are pretty nice
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
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
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.
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!
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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Somerset Area Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Somerset, PA, in the Somerset Township neighborhood, and is served by the Somerset Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,043 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Somerset Area Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Somerset County Technology Center, Somerset Christian School, Apostolic Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Somerset has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Somerset Area Junior/Senior High School.

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