Somers High School is a public high school in the town of Somers, Connecticut, United States. It offers advanced placement courses in collaboration with the University of Connecticut. It participates in the Somers-based Four Town Fair with student-run booths and a senior parade float.
Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Somers High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Somers High School's student population of 359 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somers High School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Somers School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers High School's ranking?
Somers High School is ranked #396 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Somers High School often compared to?
Somers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellington High School, Stafford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somers High School?
The graduation rate of Somers High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Somers High School?
359 students attend Somers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Somers High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somers High School?
Somers High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Somers High School offer ?
Somers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somers High School part of?
Somers High School is part of Somers School District.
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