- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, TX
Somerset H S
Federal NCES profile for Somerset H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484074004623
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Somerset, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Somerset H S held near 1,150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 76.7 → 76.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 484074004623 · Somerset, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,175 enr · 15.5:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset El (716 students)
Somerset H S held near 1,150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 76.7 → 76.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Somerset H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Somerset H S
1,175 students
- Somerset El
Somerset El
716 students
- S/Sgt Michael
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
639 students
- Savannah Heigh
Savannah Heights Int
618 students
- Somerset J H
Somerset J H
608 students
- Somerset Early 373
Somerset Early Childhood El
373 students
What this shows Somerset H S reports 1,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset H S compares
Somerset H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$12,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
White 5.6%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Somerset H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Isd reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Savannah Heights Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Early Childhood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset H S
How many students attend Somerset H S?
Somerset H S has 1,175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset H S?
81.6% of students at Somerset H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset H S?
The largest demographic group at Somerset H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Somerset, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset H S?
Somerset H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Somerset, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset Isd?
Besides Somerset H S, Somerset Isd also operates Somerset El (716 students), S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El (639 students), and Savannah Heights Int (618 students). See the Somerset Isd district page for the complete list.