Somers High School

www.somers.k12.ct.us/shs/shs_home.html

359 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Somers High School, located in Somers, Connecticut, serves as the singular public high school for the Somers School District. The institution is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of higher education and professional life, while encouraging them to become responsible and informed citizens within the global community.

Beyond its academic focus, Somers High School places a strong emphasis on the development of the "whole student" through a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are designed to help students discover their unique talents and build leadership skills. With a mission rooted in continuous improvement, the school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

359

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somers High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	26
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
311 (86.9%)
Hispanic
26 (7.3%)
Two or More
8 (2.2%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somers School District
Phone:	(860)749-2270
Website:	http://www.somers.k12.ct.us/shs/shs_home.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 86

Grade 10 109

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 95