- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Somers, CT
Somers High School
Federal NCES profile for Somers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090414000819
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somers High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Somers · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Somers High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somers High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somers, CT.
School address
District: Somers School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090414000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Somers High School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090414000819 · Somers, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 7.3:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Somers Elementary School (645 students)
Somers High School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Somers High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somers Element
Somers Elementary School
645 students
- This school
Somers High School
359 students
- Mabelle B. Ave
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
335 students
What this shows Somers High School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somers High School compares
Somers High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 40% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 2% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Somers High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Somers School District reports $23,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mabelle B. Avery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somers High School
How many students attend Somers High School?
Somers High School has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somers, CT. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somers High School is 7.3:1, which is 40% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somers High School?
4.2% of students at Somers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somers High School?
The largest demographic group at Somers High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Somers, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somers High School?
Somers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somers High School rank among public schools in Somers?
By Resource Investment Index, Somers High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somers, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somers School District?
Besides Somers High School, Somers School District also operates Somers Elementary School (645 students) and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School (335 students). See the Somers School District district page for the complete list.