Summary:
Zip code 06071, which serves the town of Somers, Connecticut, is home to a single public high school: Somers High School. Serving grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 359 students, this small, community-focused school offers a unified high school experience under the Somers School District.
Somers High School is a standout performer on nearly every major metric. Its 2024-2025 graduation rate of 98.9% far exceeds the state average of 91.2%, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 8.8% is nearly half the state's 16.4%. Academically, the school outpaces Connecticut averages in all three tested subjects, with 79.2% of students proficient in SAT English Language Arts and 80.2% proficient in NGSS Science, compared to state averages of 55.3% and 50.5%, respectively. Math proficiency (45.5%) is the relative weak point, yet still sits 14.2 points above the state average. The school benefits from a very favorable 7.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a low free/reduced lunch rate of 5.29%, reflecting an affluent, consistently attending student body.
The most striking trend is the school's rapid upward trajectory. Its state ranking improved dramatically from 49th in 2022-2023 to 18th in 2025-2026, moving from the 65th to the 86th percentile and earning a 4-star rating. ELA proficiency also jumped 6.7 points year over year. While math remains an area for potential instructional focus, the school's near-perfect graduation rate, strong test scores, low absenteeism, and small class sizes position it well for continued success. For parents, Somers High School offers a high-performing, supportive environment that is clearly on the rise.
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