Enrollment
526
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210543001310
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset High School
Somerset High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Somerset, Kentucky, enrolling 526 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 526 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 463 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #292.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 526 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Somerset's high schools, it stands alongside Southwestern High School (1,213 students): Somerset High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Somerset Independent also operates Hopkins Elementary School (750 students) and Meece Middle School (486 students) alongside Somerset High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset High School compares
Somerset High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset Independent, which includes Somerset High School.
$12,411
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 47.9%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Somerset High School a good school?
Somerset High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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