- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerset, KY
Somerset High School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210543001310
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Somerset Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210543001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Somerset High School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210543001310 · Somerset, KY High · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.2:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Elementary School (750 students)
Somerset High School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Somerset High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Elemen
Hopkins Elementary School
750 students
- This school
Somerset High School
526 students
- Meece Middle S
Meece Middle School
486 students
What this shows Somerset High School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset High School compares
Somerset High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$13,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Somerset High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Independent reports $13,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meece Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Somerset
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset High School
How many students attend Somerset High School?
Somerset High School has 526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerset, KY. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset High School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 High School?
51.6% of students at Somerset High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset High School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset High School?
Somerset High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Somerset, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset Independent?
Besides Somerset High School, Somerset Independent also operates Hopkins Elementary School (750 students) and Meece Middle School (486 students). See the Somerset Independent district page for the complete list.