SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Somerville High is a public high school that is part of the Somerville school district, located in Somerville, MA with about 1,215 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 124 teachers, Somerville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Somerville High School, located at 81 Highland Avenue, serves as the singular public high school for the city of Somerville, Massachusetts. The school is known for its diverse student body and a strong commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and vocational education. Recently, the school underwent a massive modernization project, resulting in a state-of-the-art campus designed to foster 21st-century learning, collaboration, and community engagement.

Academically, the school offers a wide range of programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and a robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) division. Beyond the classroom, Somerville High maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. By bridging rigorous academic preparation with real-world skill development, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Somerville High at (617) 625-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Somerville, MA with about 1,215 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Somerville
Total Students:
1,215
Teachers:
124.71
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,215 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.2%
White
31.5%
Black or African American
13.6%
Asian
8.2%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.