Somerset High School is a continuation school located in Bellflower, California, as part of the Bellflower Unified School District. As of 2004, Somerset had 17 regular educations teachers and 16 classrooms serving 353 students from the communities of Lakewood and Bellflower. Average class size is 12.7 students.
Serving 113 students in grades 7-12, Somerset High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerset High School's student population of 113 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
3
School Rankings
Somerset High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset High School's ranking?
Somerset High School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset High School?
113 students attend Somerset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Somerset High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset High School?
Somerset High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Somerset High School offer ?
Somerset High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Somerset High School part of?
Somerset High School is part of Bellflower Unified School District.
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