Somerville High School is a public, four-year high school in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. The school offers a wide selection of classes and vocational programs. Classes offered include music, performing arts, journalism, TV and media production, ceramics, and computer applications.
Serving 1,373 students in grades 9-12, Somerville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerville High School's student population of 1,373 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1852
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Can Succeed.
School Rankings
Somerville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerville High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
46%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
34%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerville High School's ranking?
Somerville High School is ranked #667 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Somerville High School often compared to?
Somerville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Rindge And Latin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerville High School?
The graduation rate of Somerville High School is 88%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Somerville High School?
1,373 students attend Somerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Somerville High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville High School?
Somerville High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Somerville High School offer ?
Somerville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somerville High School part of?
Somerville High School is part of Somerville School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerville High School located?
Somerville High School is located in the Prospect Hill neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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