Somerset Area High School Explained

Somerset Area High School
Streetaddress:645 So. Columbia Avenue
City:Somerset
State:Pennsylvania
Zipcode:15501
Schooltype:Public High School
District:Somerset Area School District
Us Nces District Id:4221840
Superintendent:Krista S. Mathias
Us Nces School Id:422184004015
Principal:Scott Shirley
Principal Label:Principal
Faculty:87.50 (FTE)
Grades:6-12
Enrollment:1,149 (2017-18)[1]
Ratio:13.13
Colors:Orange and Black
Conference:PIAA District VI
Mascot:Golden Eagle
Team Name:Eagles
Communities:Somerset
Feeders: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

Students at Somerset area may participate in career tracks[2] including:

Graduation Requirements

According to the student handbook Students must have 24 credits in order to graduate, and must have at least 10 by the end of their sophomore year.

Subject Area
  1. /Credits
Notes
English4.0
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
Health0.5
Physical Education2.0 Must be taken each year
Highway Safety0.5
Electives 6.5
Total 24.0

Vocational Education

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

Somerset participates in PIAA District VI, although other neighboring school districts do not participate in District VI.:

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turkeyfoot Valley Area JSHS. National Center for Education Statistics. April 20, 2020.
  2. Web site: MS-HS Student Handbook 2011-12. Somerset Area School District. 25 December 2011.