Somerville High School
- Public
- SOMERVILLE, MA
Public School
Somerville High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- SOMERVILLE, MA
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 177 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
57%
Percent Proficient - Math
50%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1160
240 responses
Average ACT
29
20 responses
AP Enrollment
27%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$102,311
National
$64,994Median Rent
$2,026
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$709,800
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responsesPoll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,228
Free or Reduced Lunch
48%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 27 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 27 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 27 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$66,855
Teachers in First/Second Year
28.9%
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 31 responses84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 31 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 31 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$23,400 / year
National
$12,23980%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 35 responses37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 35 responses51%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 35 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.74 out of 5 177 reviews
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I was a graduate of the Class of 2022. I participated in several programs within STEM as well as the arts. I can say with confidence that Somerville High’s art programs are incredibly opening and inclusive. Everyone, regardless of orientation, identity or race, are welcome. The same goes for the STEM programs, which have been a gateway for many of my peers to succeed in their respective fields. However, as a gay student at the school, I never felt safe. My fellow LGBTQ+ classmates, particularly transgender ones, as well as classmates of color, were sometimes targeted by other students and teachers without any repercussions by the administration. In addition, there were several sexual assault incidents at the school that were brushed under the rug by the admin.
Due to the pandemic, I lost half my sophomore year and the entirety of my junior year, losing out on a lot of school experience to share. Even with my limited time at the school, there are both enjoyable parts and frustrating ones.
To start off, the school had many clubs to offer and always encouraged students to join them. Even if we were half way through the year, students were still able to join a majority of the clubs going on. I joined a few my freshmen year including GSA (gender sexuality alliance). For me, the club was a safe space. It was where I could allow that part of my identity to be expressed freely. Beside clubs, most of the teachers were awesome. I felt support through a lot of my high school years, and with the help of Teen Connection I was able to find a therapist and another safe space to go to.
However, some of the counselors at the school or no help. There was little support for them and they didn’t address certain issues occurring within the building.
To start off, the school had many clubs to offer and always encouraged students to join them. Even if we were half way through the year, students were still able to join a majority of the clubs going on. I joined a few my freshmen year including GSA (gender sexuality alliance). For me, the club was a safe space. It was where I could allow that part of my identity to be expressed freely. Beside clubs, most of the teachers were awesome. I felt support through a lot of my high school years, and with the help of Teen Connection I was able to find a therapist and another safe space to go to.
However, some of the counselors at the school or no help. There was little support for them and they didn’t address certain issues occurring within the building.
The diversity amongst students attending was a great way for others to connect to each other and relate in different aspects, whether academically or personally. More communication and understanding from staff/faculty with students is needed. More empathy is needed for students who lack support from family/guardians and help is needed to be given to students who need help academically and from home. Helping them build foundations for themselves in order to flourish and succeed on their path throughout high school.