Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one of the more diverse and fast-changing districts just north of Boston. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
District Overview
| District | Somerville Public Schools |
| Enrollment | 4,876 |
| Schools | 11 |
| High school | Somerville High (rebuilt, reopened 2021) |
Student Population
Somerville’s students reflect the city’s diversity. Close to a quarter are English learners, and a majority are classified by the state as high needs. For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | 23.5% |
| High needs | 58.0% |
| Per-pupil spending (FY2024) | $28,406.68 |
Academic Performance & Context
Somerville’s four-year graduation rate was 86.1% for the 2025 cohort. MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Somerville Public Schools Student Profile. Accessed 2026.