Somerset High School
School Overview
Somerset High School is a public school located in Somerset, Texas. It is a school in Somerset Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 12% of students are proficient in Math learning and 28% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,077 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 73 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,077 students are attending Somerset High School. By gender, there are 575 and 502 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Somerset High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 78 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63 | 36 | 27 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 78 | 41 | 37 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 73 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Somerset High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 97.3% of teachers are certified. 83.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 73 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 97.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 2.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 11.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 5.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 539 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,891 Households |
| Population | 14,464 |
| Male | 7,217 |
| Female | 7,346 |
| Child Population | 5,753 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,520 Units |
| Average House Value | $85,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $769 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.30% |
| Average Household Income | $46,856 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.50% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Somerset High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 335 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 223 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Somerset High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 335 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 145 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 229 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 223 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Somerset Independent School District
In Somerset Independent School District, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.