Somerville High School

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Somerville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
222 Davenport St,  Somerville, NJ
Somerville Public School District
3.9
3.4
1,072 Students
B+
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
27%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
27%
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

Female
49.9%
Male
49.7%
White
52.4%
Hispanic
25.7%
Black
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
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 288 Students
Raritan Valley Community College 181 Students
Montclair State University 132 Students
The College of New Jersey 132 Students
University of Delaware 105 Students
Seton Hall University 104 Students
Penn State 103 Students
Kean University 98 Students
Rowan University 96 Students
New York University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 156 Students
Biology 92 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Marketing 67 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Finance 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 33 Students
Engineering 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 141 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/17/2026
I had a great experience at SHS. There are a lot of dedicated teachers at the school who push students to reach their highest potential. Our arts program is also one of the best.
3.0 Alum
5/30/2025
While having graduated in 2023 it was an experience to graduate from this school in 3 years and thank god I did. I am only thankful to this school for me being able to graduate in three years. Everything else would go on regarding the friends I made but that varies from person to person.
5.0 Alum
5/14/2025
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,072 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Somerville 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 3.55, 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 $566,917. Discover additional schools in the area, like Somerset County Vocational and Technical 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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