At a glance
Reported students
608
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,508
Somerton High School: 608 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
21.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Somerton High School
Somerton High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Somerton. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Yuma Union High School District (4507). NCES reports 608 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (1.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Somerton High School
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic97.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Yuma Union High School District (4507)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Yuma High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,040 reported students
Vista High School
High · Grades 09–12
175 reported students
Yuma Online Distance Academy
High · Grades 09–12
53 reported students
Kofa High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,976 reported students
Gila Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,249 reported students
Cibola High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,434 reported students
Public schools near Somerton High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEDY - Somerton High School High · Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center High · Charter · Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) | 09–12 | 89 | 0.9 mi |
| Desert View Middle & High School High · Charter · Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) | 06–12 | 225 | 6.6 mi |
| Desert View Online School High · Charter · Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) | 07–12 | 5 | 6.6 mi |
| STEDY- Aztec HS Satellite High · Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) | 10–12 | 0 | 6.6 mi |
| Cibola High School High · Yuma Union High School District (4507) | 09–12 | 2,434 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somerton High School
What grades does Somerton High School serve?
Somerton High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Yuma Union High School District (4507).
How many students attend Somerton High School?
Somerton High School reported 608 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somerton High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 608 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Somerton High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somerton High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Yuma Union High School District (4507) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Somerton High School in?
Somerton High School is part of Yuma Union High School District (4507), based in Yuma, AZ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Somerton High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include STEDY - Somerton High School (under 0.1 mi), PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center (0.9 mi), Desert View Middle & High School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.