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Somerset High School

Public | 9-12 | 977 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 1, 2011

I believe these people who are writing the bad reviews for Somerset High were probably part of the problem rather than the solution, I graduated from Somerset and my kids will too, they are both straight A students, play sports, FFA and love the school. School is what you make of it, not what it makes of you. I know this is just opinions but the whole truth needs to be told.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2010

My son graduated from SHS, but I don't thank the school for her accomplishment. The staff will turn the other cheek in a heart beat just to stay "cool" with the students. If you want a school that is willing to teach and discipline this is not the school for your kids. I live in Somerset and I regret keeping my daughter in the district (one day in the school is too long)!. They need new administration staff, board and superintended, but it will never happen since everyone is there because who they are related to not because of skills, education or experience. Student like it since they get away with everything! It should be closed down, but then where would they put all the bad kids!!! By the way one star was hard to give, but it was the only option. I tried for none.....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2010

man!!! we just moved to the area due to our military jobs and one of the school we looked at was Somerset. My kids were sad the first day of school due to how bad the school was so I went with them the next day; we saw girls kissing each others in front of teacher and staff, lot of kids late for class causing disruptions. teacher were unable to teach at all. lot of disrespectful teenager kids. Very sad situation, My kids no longer are attending that school, They are below rating, something drastic have to happens in order to change the future of those students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2010

ithink schol is very good.. the education is the best the teachers dont play around they get right to buisness and it is very easy to learn n understand what there teaching
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 30, 2009

i think somerset high skool is awesome as a student here i learn alot and i play sports so im involved in alot at somerset high skool
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2007

Somerset high school was not a nice place. As a student I never saw any disciplinary action to those who needed it. Somerset has almost no extracurricular activities, it has a great band, and they have pre-Ap classes available for anyone who asks a councilor for them. The level of parent involvement is dwindling just above zero, and this shows that parents just don t care. I would never tell anyone to go to this school, unless they had no choice.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 4, 2004

Somerset high school does have great teachers but does not offer enough to the students. More educational as well as extra-curricular activities should be added. Students need to have more readily available oppertunities. Money from this school has been used improperly in the past and will hopefully return to furthering the students educational success.
—Submitted by Evelyn Ovalle, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

232 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

230 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
50%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

200 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
72%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education4%
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)23%
Proficient in English54%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talented95%

Reading

All Students79%
Female89%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education32%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female90%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education36%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Special education23%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented92%

Science

All Students50%
Female47%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Special education25%
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English51%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%
Gifted/talented88%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education33%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education27%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education44%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education31%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 85% 48%
White 14% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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7650 S Loop 1604 W
Somerset, TX 78069
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Phone: (866) 852-9861

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