Somerset Secondary Academy

Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr

www.somersetcountyesc.org

70 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Somerset Secondary Academy, located at 7 Finderne Ave in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing tailored academic support. The school operates as a private, state-approved facility that primarily serves students who require an alternative learning environment, often supporting those with behavioral, emotional, or learning challenges that may not be effectively addressed in a traditional public school setting.

The academy emphasizes a structured and supportive atmosphere designed to help students improve their academic performance while developing essential social and emotional skills. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the school aims to foster a personalized educational experience that prepares students for reintegration into their home districts or for post-secondary success. Their curriculum is aligned with state standards, ensuring that students remain on track academically while receiving the individualized attention necessary to thrive in a specialized setting.

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset Secondary Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	31
Black	22
Asian	2

Hispanic
31 (44.3%)
Black
22 (31.4%)
White
15 (21.4%)
Asian
2 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr
Phone:	(908)707-0070
Website:	http://www.somersetcountyesc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 22