Somerset Area High School
| Somerset Area High School | |
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645 So. Columbia Avenue Somerset , Pennsylvania 15501 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| School district | Somerset Area School District |
| NCES District ID | 4221840 |
| Superintendent | Krista S. Mathias |
| NCES School ID | 422184004015 |
| Principal | Scott Shirley |
| Faculty | 87.50 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,149 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.13[1] |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District VI |
| Mascot | Golden Eagle |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Communities served | Somerset |
| Feeder schools | Somerset Area Middle School |
| Website | Somerset Area High School |
Somerset Area High School is a public high school in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, the county seat of Somerset County. The school serves about 700 students in grades 9-12 and is attached to the Somerset Area Middle School.
Academics
[edit]Students at Somerset area may participate in career tracks[2] including:
- College Preparatory
- Information Management & Technology
- Agriculture Education
- Career/Technology - Students attend Somerset County Technology Center for 1/2 Day, each school day.
Graduation Requirements
[edit]According to the student handbook[2] Students must have 24 credits in order to graduate, and must have at least 10 by the end of their sophomore year.
| Subject Area | #/Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | |
| History | 4.0 | Must Include:Civics, World Cultures, American Cultures, Government, Economics |
| Science | 3.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
| Internet Applications | 0.5 | Beginning with the class of 2006 |
| Health | 0.5 | |
| Physical Education | 2.0 | Must be taken each year |
| Highway Safety | 0.5 | |
| Electives | 6.5 | |
| Total | 24.0 |
Vocational Education
[edit]Students in grades 10–12, who wish to pursue training in a specific career path or field may attend the Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset Township.
Athletics
[edit]Somerset participates in PIAA District VI, although other neighboring school districts do not participate in District VI.:
- Baseball - Class AAA
- Basketball - Class AAA
- Cross Country - Class AA
- Football - Class AA
- Boys Golf - Class AAAA
- Rifle - Class AAAA
- Soccer - Class AA/AAA
- Softball - Class AAA
- Swimming and Diving - Class AA
- Tennis - Class AA
- Track and Field - Class AA
- Volleyball - Class AA
- Wrestling - Class AA
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Turkeyfoot Valley Area JSHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "MS-HS Student Handbook 2011-12" (PDF). Somerset Area School District. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
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