Somerville High School

Somerville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
222 Davenport St,  Somerville, NJ
Somerville Public School District
3.9
3.4
1,070 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Gerard Foley
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
81.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
174:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.7%
White
56.9%
Hispanic
23.5%
Black
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 277 Students
Raritan Valley Community College 184 Students
The College of New Jersey 129 Students
Montclair State University 118 Students
University of Delaware 103 Students
Seton Hall University 102 Students
Kean University 101 Students
Penn State 93 Students
Rowan University 87 Students
New York University 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 150 Students
Biology 88 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Marketing 62 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Finance 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 148 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/25/2025
Somerville High School is a fantastic school in practically all aspects. It's the perfect size, with wonderful classes and teachers, diversity, and kind students.
4.0 Senior
4/20/2025
Overall a good school with teachers who support your growth, and a good student atmosphere. My best experience would be the school involvement with the community
4.0 Senior
7/9/2024
My experience with Somerville High School is overwhelmingly positive. The education is grand, the teachers are very open to helping the students whenever needed, and the culture of the school is amazing.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
5.0 other
6/14/2023
I was very hesitant about the high school when my kids were younger and worried they would not get as good of education as in other nearby districts. I was totally wrong ! From the academic standpoint, all the ÁP classes my kids took were great - prepared them well for the tests, were challenging an...
5.0 parent
8/7/2021
We moved to Somerville a few years ago and I have been pleasantly surprised with the school system. My children definitely appreciate the smaller schools with more personal attention. Although class choices are not as abundant compared to larger school districts, I always feel like I can pick up the...
1.0 other
11/5/2015
i have nothing good to say. My family and i left a little over a year ago for a better school system. Not many of the classes fully taught everything. The band, chorus, and colorguard are the best the school has to offer.
5.0 student
3/4/2010

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Somerville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Somerville, NJ, in the Somerville neighborhood, and is served by the Somerville Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,070 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Somerville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $556,688. Discover additional schools in the area, like Somerset Co Voc Tech High School, Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Somerset Secondary Academy, and more. Learn more about what Somerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Somerville High School.

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