| Somerset High School | |
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| Address | |
| 301 College Street Somerset, KY, 42501 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| School district | Somerset Independent School District |
| Principal | [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 460[2] (2009–10) |
| Campus | Small city |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold [1] |
| Nickname | Briar Jumpers[1] |
| Accreditation(s) | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [3] |
| Feeder schools | Meece Middle School |
| Information | +1 (606) 678-4721 |
| Athletic Director | Robert Tucker[1] |
| Website | School site |
Somerset High School is a public high school in Somerset, Kentucky. The school mission statement "is to empower all students academically, socially, and personally to be lifelong learners capable of thinking, solving problems, and serving as responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow."
Somerset High School is continuing the long Somerset tradition of excellence in athletics and academics. Somerset High School, with a student population of 460, is a comprehensive high school offering a wide range of courses to prepare students for success in post secondary education as well as in today's work force. Students may choose between four diploma programs including the standard, academic, college preparatory, and commonwealth diplomas. Students who need to make up high school credits may attend the "Wright Steps Academy", and students have access to the district alternative program. Students may also participate in a wide range of extracurricular classes and activities including band and working in the "Jumper Security" school bank.There are clubs including, The National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Somerset students have won the prestigious PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment), Campus of the Year Award, and the coveted NEED (National Energy Education Development) National Award for High Schools. Somerset High School has produced 15 National Merit Scholarship Finalists since 1987. During the course of its history, SHS has produced one United States Senator (Senator John Sherman Cooper), many highly successful alumni, and several athletes who have played at the college and professional levels.
Extracurricular Activities available at Somerset High School include: Academic Team, Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Football, Baseball, Archery, Cheer Leading, Cross-Country,, Basketball, Swimming, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball, Soccer, E-Team, (Environmental, Energy, Education Team), DECA, FBLA, Police and Medical Explorers, Student Technology Leadership Program, Culture Club, Drama, and Pep Club. These are available for all students at our High School. Awards and Recognitions : Somerset High School consistently has one of the highest percentages of students in the Governor's Scholars Program; ACT averages exceed regional and state averages; 89% of our graduates attend college or vocational training full time. Three SHS students were National Merit Commended, and one was National Achievement Scholar. Seniors were awarded more than 1.2 million dollars in scholarships for academic & service excellence.
Somerset was one of the first schools in the state of Kentucky to have a football program, and have been growing in rich tradition ever since. They have accumulated multiple Regional Titles, District Titles and have played in the State Championship on more than one occasion. Baseball is considered its second biggest sport and followed up by soccer.