Somerville High

www.somerville.k12.ma.us/shs

1,394 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Somerville High School, located at 81 Highland Avenue, serves as the singular public high school for the city of Somerville, Massachusetts. The school is known for its diverse student body and a strong commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and vocational education. Recently, the school underwent a massive modernization project, resulting in a state-of-the-art campus designed to foster 21st-century learning, collaboration, and community engagement.

Academically, the school offers a wide range of programming, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and a robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) division. Beyond the classroom, Somerville High maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. By bridging rigorous academic preparation with real-world skill development, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

1,394

Total Students

124.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	628
Black	140
Asian	72
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
628 (45.6%)
White
475 (34.5%)
Black
140 (10.2%)
Asian
72 (5.2%)
Two or More
59 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerville
Phone:	(617)625-6600
Website:	http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/shs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 371

Grade 10 343

Grade 11 318

Grade 12 351

Ungraded 11