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: College Preparatory Information Management & Technology Agriculture Education Career/Technology - Students attend Somerset County Technology Center for 1/2 Day, each school day.
Graduation Requirements 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 #/Credits Notes English 4.0 History 4.0 Must Include:Civics, World Cultures, American Cultures, Government, Economics Science 3.0 Mathematics 3.0 Internet Applications 0.5 Beginning with the class of 2006 Health0.5 Physical Education2.0 Must be taken each year Highway Safety 0.5 Electives 6.5 Total 24.0
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.: Baseball - Class AAA Basketball - Class AAA Cross Country - Class AA Football - Class AA Boys Golf - Class AAAA Rifle - Class AAAA Soccer - Class AA/AAA Softball - Class AAA Swimming and Diving - Class AA Tennis - Class AA Track and Field - Class AA Volleyball - Class AA Wrestling - Class AA
Notable alumni Henry K. Fluck (1930), US Army major general
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