Is Somerset High School a good school?

Somerset High School ranks 84 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Somerset High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Somerset High School.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset High School?

Students at Somerset High School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Somerset High School?

Somerset High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hopkins Elementary School Middle : Meece Middle School

Somerset High School

Summary:

Somerset High School is a public high school serving 521 students in grades 9-12 in Somerset, Kentucky. The school is part of the Somerset Independent School District, which is ranked 19 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somerset High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Kentucky, with strong academic performance on standardized tests like the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments. The school's proficiency rates in subjects like English, Reading, and Social Studies exceed the state averages. Somerset High School also shows strong performance across different student subgroups, with male students and special education students ranking particularly well compared to their peers statewide. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students and gifted and talented students has been relatively lower.

Compared to nearby schools, Southwestern High School and Pulaski County High School, Somerset High School has generally stronger academic performance. The school has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a stable and effective educational environment. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are opportunities for improvement in areas like Mathematics, Science, and the achievement of specific student populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501

(606) 678-4721

District: Somerset Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,912

Feeder schools for Somerset High School:

Elementary:	Hopkins Elementary School
Middle:	Meece Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

10.5%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset High School ranks better than 71% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Somerset High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Hispanic (10.5%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset High School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Somerset High School employs 40.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset High School is $15,912.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Somerset High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset High School 84^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Somerset High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Somerset Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Independent 19^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somerset High School

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Rank History for all students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	77.13	29^th	217	86.6%
2008	52.03	98^th	217	54.8%
2009	74.65	29^th	217	86.6%
2010	42.02	137^th	223	38.6%
2011	52.31	100^th	226	55.8%
2012	67.67	51^st	229	77.7%
2013	70.42	61^st	291	79.0%
2014	61.87	99^th	290	65.9%
2015	66.30	85^th	295	71.2%
2016	73.76	55^th	288	80.9%
2017	71.79	65^th	287	77.4%
2018	88.27	20^th	271	92.6%
2019	67.74	68^th	285	76.1%
2021	51.51	100^th	267	62.5%
2022	71.07	43^rd	271	84.1%
2023	65.79	67^th	276	75.7%
2024	66.43	84^th	290	71.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	55.05	102^nd	226	54.9%
2023	79.71	13^th	162	92.0%
2024	58.59	37^th	168	78.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	70.83	46^th	232	80.2%
2019	61.20	92^nd	254	63.8%
2021	64.00	48^th	234	79.5%
2022	76.08	28^th	266	89.5%
2023	69.53	46^th	272	83.1%
2024	72.94	48^th	274	82.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	77.42	40^th	234	82.9%
2019	59.09	98^th	249	60.6%
2021	49.96	100^th	236	57.6%
2022	64.73	69^th	252	72.6%
2023	59.28	93^rd	253	63.2%
2024	55.04	110^th	261	57.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.34	26^th	166	84.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.74	34^th	115	70.4%
2019	40.96	79^th	102	22.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	86.61	20^th	237	91.6%
2019	61.32	83^rd	251	66.9%
2021	57.68	65^th	238	72.7%
2022	71.49	44^th	257	82.9%
2023	72.38	39^th	259	84.9%
2024	75.94	36^th	262	86.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	19.13	75^th	88	14.8%
2021	12.68	89^th	92	3.3%
2022	67.31	28^th	114	75.4%
2023	68.88	19^th	116	83.6%
2024	37.31	77^th	124	37.9%

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Rank History for White students at Somerset High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	77.92	34^th	198	82.8%
2019	60.93	76^th	219	65.3%
2021	47.00	87^th	203	57.1%
2022	61.44	75^th	260	71.2%
2023	59.43	85^th	264	67.8%
2024	66.26	74^th	273	72.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Somerset High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	519	31	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1989	468	30	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1990	486	36	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1991	509	25	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
1992	508	28	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1993	522	28	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
1994	275	24	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	200	503
1995	488	33	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1996	488	33	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1997	447	36	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	494
1998	471	34	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	521
1999	0	28	0	5	11	n/a	n/a	455	499
2000	439	27	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2001	444	31	12	5	2	n/a	n/a	4	498
2002	429	29	13	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
2003	429	29	13	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
2004	452	28	16	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	506
2005	465	26	11	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	511
2006	442	31	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	491
2007	443	31	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	6	496
2008	412	34	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	9	473
2009	413	36	12	10	1	n/a	n/a	8	480
2010	391	43	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	11	460
2011	420	37	11	8	1	1	3	0	481
2012	403	37	16	14	1	0	1	0	472
2013	426	33	15	16	0	0	4	0	494
2014	448	28	13	16	1	0	4	0	510
2015	442	24	19	22	2	0	3	0	512
2016	455	22	13	22	2	0	4	0	518
2017	443	20	11	25	2	0	5	0	506
2018	467	21	15	32	1	0	10	0	546
2019	463	22	12	38	0	1	12	0	548
2020	448	22	15	50	0	1	14	0	550
2021	454	16	12	44	0	0	15	0	541
2022	444	15	12	50	0	0	12	0	533
2023	425	22	11	46	0	0	17	0	521
2024	429	16	10	55	0	0	16	0	526

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Somerset High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	553	33.5	16.5	n/a
1989	501	31.6	15.8	n/a
1990	529	32.6	16.2	n/a
1991	534	32.4	16.4	n/a
1992	538	32.8	16.4	n/a
1993	554	33.2	16.7	n/a
1994	503	35.0	14.4	n/a
1995	525	36.2	14.5	n/a
1996	525	36.2	14.5	n/a
1997	494	36.2	13.6	22.7
1998	521	36.5	14.3	23.4
1999	499	34.5	14.5	354.5
2000	482	35.6	13.5	38.8
2001	498	32.2	15.5	37.7
2002	482	29.6	16.3	68.3
2003	482	29.6	16.3	68.3
2004	506	30.7	16.5	n/a
2005	511	32.5	15.7	n/a
2006	491	31.5	15.6	33.6
2007	496	33.0	15.0	31.2
2008	473	31.5	15.0	40.1
2009	480	31.0	15.5	48.5
2010	460	27.1	16.9	44.3
2011	481	31.3	15.3	45.9
2012	472	29.3	16.0	48.3
2013	494	32.8	15.0	46.6
2014	510	33.8	15.0	48.2
2015	512	36.0	14.2	48.6
2016	518	37.0	14.0	51.9
2017	506	36.4	13.8	50.6
2018	546	37.9	14.4	51.8
2019	548	38.5	14.2	53.8
2020	550	37.5	14.6	48.5
2021	541	36.5	14.8	53.4
2022	533	39.0	13.6	54.4
2023	521	40.8	12.7	53.7
2024	526	40.3	13.0	57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Somerset High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	553	33.5	16.5	n/a
1989	501	31.6	15.8	n/a
1990	529	32.6	16.2	n/a
1991	534	32.4	16.4	n/a
1992	538	32.8	16.4	n/a
1993	554	33.2	16.7	n/a
1994	503	35.0	14.4	n/a
1995	525	36.2	14.5	n/a
1996	525	36.2	14.5	n/a
1997	494	36.2	13.6	22.7
1998	521	36.5	14.3	23.4
1999	499	34.5	14.5	354.5
2000	482	35.6	13.5	38.8
2001	498	32.2	15.5	37.7
2002	482	29.6	16.3	68.3
2003	482	29.6	16.3	68.3
2004	506	30.7	16.5	n/a
2005	511	32.5	15.7	n/a
2006	491	31.5	15.6	33.6
2007	496	33.0	15.0	31.2
2008	473	31.5	15.0	40.1
2009	480	31.0	15.5	48.5
2010	460	27.1	16.9	44.3
2011	481	31.3	15.3	45.9
2012	472	29.3	16.0	48.3
2013	494	32.8	15.0	46.6
2014	510	33.8	15.0	48.2
2015	512	36.0	14.2	48.6
2016	518	37.0	14.0	51.9
2017	506	36.4	13.8	50.6
2018	546	37.9	14.4	51.8
2019	548	38.5	14.2	53.8
2020	550	37.5	14.6	48.5
2021	541	36.5	14.8	53.4
2022	533	39.0	13.6	54.4
2023	521	40.8	12.7	53.7
2024	526	40.3	13.0	57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$323 (3.1%)	$29 (0.3%)	$352 (3.3%)	$7,801 (73.9%)	$1,127 (10.7%)	$8,929 (84.6%)	$10,553
2019	$388 (1.7%)	$166 (0.7%)	$554 (2.4%)	$9,138 (39.4%)	$1,935 (8.3%)	$11,034 (47.6%)	$23,185
2020	$1,346 (6.3%)	$413 (1.9%)	$1,759 (8.2%)	$16,200 (75.3%)	$3,548 (16.5%)	$19,747 (91.8%)	$21,506
2021	$1,463 (6.7%)	$689 (3.2%)	$2,151 (9.9%)	$16,544 (76.3%)	$2,988 (13.8%)	$19,532 (90.1%)	$21,684
2022	$957 (6.0%)	$1,135 (7.1%)	$2,092 (13.1%)	$2,079 (13.1%)	$2,340 (14.7%)	$4,420 (27.8%)	$15,912

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 67^th of 276 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Somerset High School)	55.9	51	4.9%
11th Grade English (Somerset Independent)	55.9	51	4.9%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Somerset High School)	42.4	39	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Independent)	42.4	39	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Somerset High School)	54.2	47	7.2%
11th Grade Reading (Somerset Independent)	54.2	47	7.2%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	548	521	4.9%
African American	22	22
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	11	8.3%
Hispanic	38	46	21.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	463	425	8.2%
Two or More Races	12	17	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	53.7%	0.1%

Schools Near Somerset High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Somerset High School	Public	9-12	301 College St	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Somerset Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-4721	526	40	13.0	57.6%	429 (81.6%)	16 (3.0%)	55 (10.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	66.4	84^th of 290 public high schools	71.0%		65.8	67^th of 276 public high schools	75.7%	17	45.0	50.0	8.0	37.0	48.0	53.0	56.0	35.0	53.0	$15,912	$957	$1,135	$2,092	$2,079	$2,340	$4,420
Eagle Academy	Public	6-12	300 Chandler St	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	No	(606) 679-1303	49	1	49.0	75.5%	30 (61.2%)	9 (18.4%)	4 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.2%)	9.6	250^th of 290 public high schools	13.8%		12.3	240^th of 276 public high schools	13.0%	10							18.0	0.0	18.0
Pulaski County High School	Public	9-12	511 University Dr	Somerset	42503	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 679-1574	1,173	75	15.6	56.7%	1,056 (90.0%)	11 (0.9%)	74 (6.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.1%)	76.1	44^th of 290 public high schools	84.8%		63.7	74^th of 276 public high schools	73.2%	30	58.0	63.0		45.0	43.0	55.0	48.0	37.0	47.0	$12,703	$661	$674	$1,519	$8,543	$1,980	$10,523
Southwestern High School	Public	9-12	1765 WTLO Rd	Somerset	42503	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 678-9000	1,203	72	16.7	64.7%	1,039 (86.4%)	22 (1.8%)	78 (6.5%)	21 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.5%)	71.6	63^rd of 290 public high schools	78.3%		71.5	51^st of 276 public high schools	81.5%	12	52.0	53.0		45.0	44.0	49.0	44.0	45.0	47.0	$12,322	$743	$668	$1,591	$8,168	$1,978	$10,146
Pulaski County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	3865 S Hwy 27	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-2998	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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Schools Near Somerset High School