- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, PA
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422184007509
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerset, PA.
School address
District: Somerset Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422184007509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.2 → 86.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 422184007509 · Somerset, PA Other · MID · TRAD
1,054 enr · 11.7:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Ridge El Sch (484 students)
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.2 → 86.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs
1,054 students
- Maple Ridge El
Maple Ridge El Sch
484 students
- Eagle View El
Eagle View El Sch
439 students
What this shows Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs reports 1,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs compares
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Area Sd reports $17,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle View El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Somerset
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,054 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs
How many students attend Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs?
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs has 1,054 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,088 (2022-23) → 1,043 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs?
41.7% of students at Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Somerset, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs?
Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerset, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somerset Area Sd?
Besides Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs, Somerset Area Sd also operates Maple Ridge El Sch (484 students) and Eagle View El Sch (439 students). See the Somerset Area Sd district page for the complete list.