Somerville High

www.somerville.k12.ma.us/shs

1,310 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,310

Total Students

133.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	618
Black	122
Asian	75
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
618 (47.8 %)
White
442 (34.2 %)
Black
122 (9.4 %)
Asian
75 (5.8 %)
Two or More
33 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerville
Phone:	(617)625-6600
Website:	http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/shs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	133.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 340

Grade 10 374

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 276

Ungraded 14