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 including:
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#/CreditsNotes
English4.0
History4.0Must Include:Civics, World Cultures, American Cultures, Government, Economics
Science3.0
Mathematics3.0
Internet Applications0.5Beginning with the class of 2006
Health0.5
Physical Education2.0Must be taken each year
Highway Safety0.5
Electives6.5
Total24.0-

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.: