Somerset Secondary Academy serves 55 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Secondary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerset Secondary Academy's student population of 55 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Somerset Secondary Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
33%
Black
35%
15%
White
18%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Somerset Secondary Academy often compared to?
Somerset Secondary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater-raritan High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Secondary Academy?
The graduation rate of Somerset Secondary Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Somerset Secondary Academy?
55 students attend Somerset Secondary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Somerset Secondary Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Secondary Academy?
Somerset Secondary Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset Secondary Academy offer ?
Somerset Secondary Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Secondary Academy part of?
Somerset Secondary Academy is part of Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr School District.
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