For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,437 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 42% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Somerville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Somerville, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Somerville High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerville, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Rank: #22.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Somerville, Massachusetts 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Prescott Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 1-8
| 156 students
1060 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
115 Sycamore Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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