Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
School Overview
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School is a public school located in Somerset, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Somerset Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 75% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,196 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 96 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,196 students are attending Somerset Area Jr-sr High School. By gender, there are 625 and 571 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 39 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Total | 39 | 17 | 22 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 96 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Somerset Area Jr-sr High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 96 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 96 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.1% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 399 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,217 Households |
| Population | 16,347 |
| Male | 12,146 |
| Female | 8,727 |
| Child Population | 4,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,284 Units |
| Average House Value | $122,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $572 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% |
| Average Household Income | $49,302 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.55% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 18 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 112 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Somerset Area Jr-sr High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 112 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Somerset Area School District
In Somerset Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SOMERSET, Pennsylvania
2 private schools are serving students in SOMERSET, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.