For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,053 students in Somerset, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset, PA are Somerset Area Jr-sr High School and Somerset County Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Somerset, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Somerset Area Jr-sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Grades: 6-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset County Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Technology Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Somerset, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset, PA include Somerset Area Jr-sr High School and Somerset County Technology Center.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset?
2 public high schools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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