Is Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School ranks 129 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,088 students attended Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School?

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eagle View Elementary School Elementary : Maple Ridge Elementary School

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 1,088. This school is part of the Somerset Area School District, which is ranked 129 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a statewide ranking of 129 out of 674 schools in 2022-2023. The school's performance on PSSA and Keystone Exams is generally above the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In 2022-2023, 69.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.8%. The school also had strong performance in Keystone Exams, with 83.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Literature, compared to the state average of 65.3%. Additionally, the school has consistently high graduation rates, reaching 92.0% in 2022-2023, which is above the state average, and a low dropout rate of 1.3%.

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School's exceptional performance extends to specific student groups as well. The school ranks 166 out of 577 PA high schools for White students, 82 out of 652 for low socioeconomic status students, and 32 out of 502 for disabled students. This level of support and achievement for diverse student populations sets Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School apart from many other schools in the region, including Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School, Shade Junior/Senior High School, and Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 6-12

645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501

(814) 443-2381

District: Somerset Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,040

Feeder schools for Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:	Eagle View Elementary School
	Maple Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 1,088

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 80.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.85. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School employs 90.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School is $19,040.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School 182^nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School 129^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Somerset Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Area School District 129^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	62.79	310^th	835	62.9%
2016	71.28	241^st	870	72.3%
2017	79.11	155^th	877	82.3%
2018	78.04	165^th	861	80.8%
2019	79.72	149^th	891	83.3%
2021	77.50	136^th	797	82.9%
2022	77.73	161^st	883	81.8%
2023	76.54	182^nd	893	79.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.74	163^rd	874	81.4%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.36	234^th	660	64.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.60	206^th	681	69.8%

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

Rank History for Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	70.44	220^th	680	67.6%
2016	62.79	325^th	677	52.0%
2017	72.34	214^th	663	67.7%
2018	74.26	191^st	673	71.6%
2019	77.12	158^th	693	77.2%
2021	72.84	159^th	537	70.4%
2022	58.88	306^th	634	51.7%
2023	77.85	129^th	674	80.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.20	82^nd	652	87.4%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.20	32^nd	502	93.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.88	166^th	577	71.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1295	9	21	12	3	0	6	1346
2015	1248	9	22	9	2	0	9	1299
2016	1183	9	19	15	3	0	10	1239
2017	1160	15	22	19	3	2	9	1230
2018	1116	16	22	23	2	2	11	1192
2019	1075	18	18	19	2	2	15	1149
2020	1020	16	15	25	0	1	33	1110
2021	1003	15	17	25	1	1	18	1080
2022	992	18	15	36	1	1	23	1086
2023	997	14	9	39	1	0	28	1088

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1346	97.5	13.7	41.4
2015	1299	94.0	13.8	42.6
2016	1239	93.0	13.3	41.2
2017	1230	93.2	13.1	39.8
2018	1192	88.7	13.4	39.9
2019	1149	87.5	13.1	41.5
2020	1110	88.5	12.5	37.4
2021	1080	87.7	12.3	40.9
2022	1086	86.3	12.5	40.6
2023	1088	90.2	12.0	43.6

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 Area Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1346	97.5	13.7	41.4
2015	1299	94.0	13.8	42.6
2016	1239	93.0	13.3	41.2
2017	1230	93.2	13.1	39.8
2018	1192	88.7	13.4	39.9
2019	1149	87.5	13.1	41.5
2020	1110	88.5	12.5	37.4
2021	1080	87.7	12.3	40.9
2022	1086	86.3	12.5	40.6
2023	1088	90.2	12.0	43.6

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 Area Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$250 (1.5%)	$16,271 (98.5%)	$16,522
2020	$312 (1.8%)	$16,787 (98.2%)	$17,099
2021	$1,195 (6.7%)	$16,720 (93.3%)	$17,915
2022	$1,116 (5.9%)	$17,924 (94.1%)	$19,040

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 149^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 182^nd of 893 Middle schools	3.7%
Ranks 158^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 129^th of 674 High schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	61.1	52.6	8.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	81.7	70.6	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	45	38.3	6.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	72.3	67.1	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	42.2	27.4	14.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	64.2	64.8	0.6%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	73.7	70	3.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	78.6	44.4	34.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	76.6	57.9	18.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	80.7	83.6	2.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	48.8	39.2	9.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	64.2	64.8	0.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School)	75.7	69.2	6.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1149	1088	5.3%
African American	18	14	22.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	18	9	50%
Hispanic	19	39	105.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1075	997	7.3%
Two or More Races	15	28	86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.5%	43.6%	2.1%

Schools Near Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	645 South Columbia Ave	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-2381	1,088	90	12.0	43.6%	997 (91.6%)	14 (1.3%)	39 (3.6%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.6%)	77.9	129^th of 674 public high schools	80.9%		58.9	306^th of 634 public high schools	51.7%	177	44.4	57.9	83.6	52.6	38.3	27.4	39.2	64.8	64.8	70.6	67.1	70.0	69.2	$19,040	$1,116	$17,924
Somerset County Technology Center	Public	9-12	281 Technology Drive	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset County Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-3651	12	17	.7		10 (83.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	437 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 926-4631	337	26	12.9	29.4%	322 (95.5%)	5 (1.5%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.4	170^th of 674 public high schools	74.8%		86.4	52^nd of 634 public high schools	91.8%	118	77.0		70.5		54.8	35.6	44.8	71.1	71.1		69.1	66.7	67.8	$18,035	$660	$17,375
Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School	Public	9-12	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4622	209	27	7.6	28.7%	204 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	70.2	202^nd of 674 public high schools	70.0%		77.9	130^th of 634 public high schools	79.5%	72	34.4	66.7	69.6											$21,767	$667	$21,100
Shanksville-Stonycreek High School	Public	9-12	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	80	8	10.2	21.3%	76 (95.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	62.4	271^st of 674 public high schools	59.8%		80.8	105^th of 634 public high schools	83.4%	166		47.4	73.7											$330	$16	$314
North Star High School	Public	9-12	400 Ohio St	Boswell	15531	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 629-6651	340	26	13.0	69.7%	328 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	30.9	504^th of 674 public high schools	25.2%		73.4	186^th of 634 public high schools	70.7%	318	7.7	44.0	49.3											$19,105	$2,447	$16,658
Meyersdale Area High School	Public	9-12	1349 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-8311	271	22	12.0	36.2%	260 (95.9%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	40.4	456^th of 674 public high schools	32.3%		61.4	280^th of 634 public high schools	55.8%	176	44.4	39.7	45.6											$18,652	$2,830	$15,823
Shade Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	203 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-4648	164	17	9.7	59.8%	158 (96.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	48.8	390^th of 674 public high schools	42.1%		50	388^th of 634 public high schools	38.8%	2	37.5	29.0	70.6		33.3	12.0	20.0	56.0	56.0		46.7	56.0	52.5	$23,682	$884	$22,798
Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 Smith Ave	Salisbury	15558	Somerset County	Salisbury-Elk Lick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 662-2741	117	17	6.7	41.0%	113 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	11.1	597^th of 674 public high schools	11.4%					(n/a)	8.3	26.7	26.7		31.6	15.0	23.0	73.7	73.7		63.2	50.0	56.4	$22,350	$4,993	$17,358
Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School	Public	6-12	300 West Campus Ave	Davidsville	15928	Somerset County	Conemaugh Township Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 479-4014	493	36	13.5	33.9%	473 (95.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	75.6	145^th of 674 public high schools	78.5%		81.7	96^th of 634 public high schools	84.9%	49	38.5	62.9	77.8	60.9	40.9	36.4	46.5	59.3	59.3	86.0	72.8	55.4	72.0	$15,090	$480	$14,611

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