Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS

645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501

1,054 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School, located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Somerset Area School District. The school operates as a consolidated facility, bringing together middle school (junior high) and high school students under one campus. The institution is focused on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programming, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which are central to the school’s culture. As a fixture of the Somerset community, the school emphasizes traditional academic values while utilizing modern resources to meet state educational standards. The facility at 645 South Columbia Avenue functions not only as a learning center but also as a hub for local events, reflecting the district's commitment to maintaining a strong connection between the student body and the broader Somerset area.

1,054

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	953
Hispanic	50
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	33

White
953 (90.4%)
Hispanic
50 (4.7%)
Two or More
33 (3.1%)
Black
10 (0.9%)
Asian
8 (0.8%)

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 Area SD
Phone:	(814)443-2381
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,054
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 141

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 152

Grade 9 157

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 159