Overall#135
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School Code: 2740505
Somerville High
Somerville is a densely populated city immediately northwest of Boston, known for its diverse population and transformation from a working-class community into one of the state's most educated cities. Home to a portion of Tufts University, the city has become a hub for young professionals and families drawn to its urban village character and excellent public transit access. Somerville High School, which serves grades 9-12, has a long history dating back to 1852 and reflects the city's remarkable diversity, with students speaking over 50 languages at home.
State Rankings
#135
Overall Rank
#72
SAT Total
#187
ELA MCAS
#177
Math MCAS
#137
AP Success
#257
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +46
1175
Reading/Writing▲ +30
601
Math▲ +16
574
Tests Taken
231
Score Composition
R/W: 601
Math: 574
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -1147%(Rank #187)
Mathematics▸ -141%(Rank #177)
Science▼ -640%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
496
Math
493
Science
492
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 43.0th · Math: 43.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 49.0
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 49.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
310
Tests Taken
725
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +18.8
75%
AP Success Rank: #137
Score Distribution
21.5%
Score 5
29.9%
Score 4
23.6%
Score 3
16.0%
Score 2
9.0%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 25%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 34.8%
Asian: 5.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 45.3%
Black/African American: 10.2%
Multi-Race: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
45.4% Female
53.4% Male
1.1% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs59.8% (818)
Low Income49% (670)
English Learners17.6% (240)
First Language Not English52.5% (717)
Key Indicators
High Needs
59.8%
Low Income
49%
Graduation Rate
87.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -4.4
State Ranking
#257
Cohort Size
335
Dropped Out: 5.4%
Still in School: 6.3%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +2.4
91.3%
Chronically Absent▼ -12.7
25.2%
Avg. Absences per Student14.5
Discipline
In-School Suspension4.6%
Out-of-School Suspension1.1%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
77.7%
Based on 376 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
67.3%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▲ +46
1175
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -11
47
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▸ -1
41
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -4.4
87.5
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +18.8
75
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +2.4
91.3
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -12.7
25.2
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +5.6
72.5
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
72.5%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
27.1%
4-Year Private College
21.2%
4-Year Public College
0.6%
2-Year Private College
23.6%
2-Year Public College
8.3%
Other Post-Secondary
13.3%
Work
0.3%
Military
1.8%
Other
3.8%
Unknown
Based on 339 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)124.5
Student/Teacher Ratio11.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed99%
Experienced Teachers72.6%
Teaching In-Field84.6%
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