Somersworth High School

www.sau56.org/somersworth-high-school

399 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Somersworth High School, located at 11 Memorial Drive in Somersworth, New Hampshire, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community within the SAU 56 school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

In addition to its core academic programs, Somersworth High School places a strong value on student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and well-rounded interests. As part of the broader Somersworth School District, the high school strives to maintain strong partnerships with parents and the community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

399

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somersworth High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	19
Black	11
Asian	39
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
298 (74.7%)
Asian
39 (9.8%)
Two or More
31 (7.8%)
Hispanic
19 (4.8%)
Black
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Somersworth School District
Phone:	(603)692-2431
Website:	http://www.sau56.org/somersworth-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 113

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 85