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#461 of 990 schools in CT
Top 47% in state
Somers High School
High School · Somers School District · Somers, CT
A high school in Somers, CT where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somers High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Somers High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,833
Median home value
$379,300
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 716 | 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.
Somers School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somers High School is listed in Somers School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somers High School
Somers High School is a public high school in Somers, CT, part of Somers School District, serving approximately 382 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somers High School
What grades does Somers High School serve?
Somers High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Somers High School?
Somers High School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somers High School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somers High School rank in CT?
Somers High School ranks #461 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Somers High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Somers High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somers High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Somers High School a charter school?
No, Somers High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somers High School a Title I school?
No, Somers High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (860) 749-2270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06071)
- 10,554
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 06071; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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