For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,461 students in Somerville, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerville, MA are Somerville High School and Full Circle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerville, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Somerville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Somerville, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Somerville High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerville, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerville High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Somerville, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerville, MA include Somerville High School and Full Circle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerville?
2 public high schools are located in Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville?
Somerville public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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