New Castle Junior/Senior High School

New Castle Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 E Lincoln Ave,  New Castle, PA
New Castle Area School District
3.5
4.0
732 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
399:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
58.4%
Black
26.1%
Two or more races
11.3%
Hispanic
4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Slippery Rock University 107 Students
Youngstown State University 98 Students
University of Pittsburgh 82 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 71 Students
Penn State 67 Students
Duquesne University 61 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 47 Students
Westminster College - Pennsylvania 34 Students
Temple University 33 Students
Point Park University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 38 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Biology 26 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 23 Students
Chemistry 21 Students
Education 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Criminology 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 103 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/29/2024
The best part is the teachers that some of the teachers are good and try hard. The worst part is having to leave phones in your lockers.
5.0 Senior
2/8/2024
New castle school district is pretty good I had many opportunities for various activities. Some of those activities were national honor society, community service, football, and other activities like that.
5.0 Senior
9/11/2019
i loved going here. it was so diverse and a fun learning experience. had a lot of different people and had a lot of fun
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
1/29/2023
I just dropped out in December when I turned 18. This would of been my last semester in my senior year. I just can’t take it there anymore. The teacher are ok and the work isn’t hard, I had all As and Bs throughout my 3 1/2 years there.It’s just the other students. Some are just so mean for no reaso...
5.0 parent
5/12/2022
I went here and liked it more than the other schools that I have went to
5.0 parent
8/30/2019
There really isn't much wrong with the school, except due to lack of funding, a little behind in technology.
5.0 parent
10/24/2012
I attended New Castle when i was a youth and never had any issues. It's like any other school; trouble will go where trouble follows. When I went there my only complaint would have been the lack of involvement with the teachers/principal and lack of programs. Now, as a mother, that has 2 children th...

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New Castle Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Castle, PA, in the New Castle neighborhood, and is served by the New Castle Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 732 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. New Castle Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $95,479. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union Area High School, Shenango High School, Cray Challenges Alternative School, and more. Learn more about what New Castle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Castle Junior/Senior High School.

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