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#1381 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
Somerset Area Jr-sr HS
High School · Somerset Area Sd · Somerset, PA
A Somerset Area Sd high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
645 South Columbia Ave, Somerset, PA 15501
- Math 45% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somerset Area Jr-sr HS score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset Area Jr-sr HS 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerset), 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
$55,797
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Somerset County Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Somerset Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerset Area Jr-sr HS is listed in Somerset Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Area Jr-sr HS
Somerset Area Jr-sr HS is a public high school in Somerset, PA, part of Somerset Area Sd, serving approximately 1,043 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,381 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Area Jr-sr HS
What grades does Somerset Area Jr-sr HS serve?
Somerset Area Jr-sr HS serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Somerset Area Jr-sr HS?
Somerset Area Jr-sr HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,043 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Area Jr-sr HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Area Jr-sr HS is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Area Jr-sr HS rank in PA?
Somerset Area Jr-sr HS ranks #1,381 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Somerset Area Jr-sr HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Area Jr-sr HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Area Jr-sr HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Area Jr-sr HS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Somerset Area Jr-sr HS a charter school?
No, Somerset Area Jr-sr HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somerset Area Jr-sr HS a Title I school?
No, Somerset Area Jr-sr HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Area Jr-sr HS?
52.4% of students at Somerset Area Jr-sr HS 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (814) 443-2381
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15501)
- 16,447
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 15501; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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