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#5800 of 9,539 schools in CA
Somerset High
High School · Bellflower Unified · Bellflower, CA
A Bellflower Unified high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somerset High score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellflower), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,602
Median home value
$661,100
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Flores Home Education Independent Study AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Bellflower Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Bellflower HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,062 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellflower Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $19,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerset High is listed in Bellflower Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset High
Somerset High is a public high school in Bellflower, CA, part of Bellflower Unified, serving approximately 113 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,800 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset High
What grades does Somerset High serve?
Somerset High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Somerset High?
Somerset High has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset High?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset High is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset High rank in CA?
Somerset High ranks #5,800 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Somerset High's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Somerset High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Somerset High a charter school?
No, Somerset High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somerset High a Title I school?
No, Somerset High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset High?
77.9% of students at Somerset High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 804-6548
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90706)
- 77,396
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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