Summary:
Somerset High School is a public high school serving 1,148 students in grades 9-12 in Somerset, Texas, which is part of the Somerset Independent School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 91.46% Hispanic students, 6.97% White students, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.
While Somerset High School has seen fluctuations in its graduation rate, ranging from 86.2% to 93.2% in recent years, its current graduation rate of 88.9% is lower than the state average. The school also has a higher dropout rate compared to the state average, ranging from 2.4% to 2.9% in recent years. On standardized tests, Somerset High School's performance is generally below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 40.66% in Biology to 56.52% in U.S. History, compared to state averages of 57.31% and 69.1%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its African American students ranking 20th out of 1,069 Texas high schools, while its White students rank 1,363rd out of 1,576 schools.
When compared to nearby schools, such as the Shirleen Zacharias Early College Leadership Academy, which is also part of the Somerset Independent School District, Somerset High School generally underperforms on several metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and subgroup performance. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 81.54% to 85.45% in recent years, suggests that targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve overall student outcomes.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 1,148
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
91.5%
White:
7.0%
African American:
0.8%
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Two or more races:
0.5%
Asian:
0.1%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.5%
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