Somerset High School

526 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Somerset High School, located at 301 College St in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Somerset Independent School District. As a public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a tradition of academic excellence and athletic achievement. The school is known for its "Briar Jumper" spirit and maintains a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a diverse curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both traditional academics and a variety of specialized programs that cater to the unique interests of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Somerset High School fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by active student organizations, competitive sports teams, and community engagement initiatives. By bridging the gap between historical academic standards and modern educational needs, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of students in the Pulaski County area.

526

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	58
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
428 (81.4%)
Hispanic
58 (11.0%)
Two or More
19 (3.6%)
Black
14 (2.7%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Somerset Independent
Phone:	(606)678-4721
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 153

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 121

Ungraded 1