Somerset High School

521 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Somerset High School, located at 301 College St in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Somerset Independent School District. As a public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a tradition of academic excellence and athletic achievement. The school is known for its "Briar Jumper" spirit and maintains a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a diverse curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both traditional academics and a variety of specialized programs that cater to the unique interests of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Somerset High School fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by active student organizations, competitive sports teams, and community engagement initiatives. By bridging the gap between historical academic standards and modern educational needs, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of students in the Pulaski County area.

521

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	46
Black	22
Asian	11
Two or More	17

White
425 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
46 (8.8 %)
Black
22 (4.2 %)
Two or More
17 (3.3 %)
Asian
11 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerset Independent
Phone:	(606)678-4721
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 151

Grade 10 138

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 105

Ungraded 1