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Somerville High School
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  • Public
  • SOMERVILLE, MA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B

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Somerville High School is a highly rated, public school located in SOMERVILLE, MA. It has 1,304 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 43% of students are at least proficient in math and 58% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
58%
Percent Proficient - Math
43%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1200
193 responses
Average ACT
28
19 responses
AP Enrollment
27%

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$120,778
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,357
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$860,500
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responses
Poll
90%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 51 responses
  • Pep rally, christmas show
    41%
  • Multicultural Fair
    33%
  • Spirit Week
    6%
  • Sporting Events
    6%
  • Homecoming
    4%
  • Thanksgiving football
    4%
  • Chorus showcase
    2%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,304
Free or Reduced Lunch
59%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 28 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 28 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 28 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$66,855
Teachers in First/Second Year
28.9%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$23,400 / year
National
$12,239
81%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 36 responses
39%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 36 responses
53%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 36 responses

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