SOMERS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.somersschools.org

847 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Somers Senior High School, located in Lincolndale, New York, is the sole high school serving the Somers Central School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student success, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level electives, and robust fine and performing arts programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to excel not only in the classroom but also through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness. By emphasizing critical thinking, technological integration, and social-emotional learning, Somers Senior High aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to navigate a rapidly changing world. With its active parent-teacher association and strong community ties, the school maintains a collaborative environment where educators, families, and students work together to sustain high standards of excellence and personal growth.

847

Total Students

88.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	655
Hispanic	117
Black	18
Asian	37
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
655 (77.3%)
Hispanic
117 (13.8%)
Asian
37 (4.4%)
Black
18 (2.1%)
Two or More
18 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)248-8585
Website:	http://www.somersschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 192

Grade 10 197

Grade 11 213

Grade 12 237

Ungraded 8