Laurel High School

Laurel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2497 Harlansburg Rd,  New Castle, PA
Laurel School District
3.6
2.0
317 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
15.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
348:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
96.6%
Hispanic
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<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 71 Students
University of Pittsburgh 38 Students
Penn State 35 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 26 Students
Youngstown State University 24 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 20 Students
Westminster College - Pennsylvania 19 Students
Grove City College 18 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 16 Students
Geneva College 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 21 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Business 14 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Education 11 Students
Early Childhood Education 11 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Finance 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 66 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/7/2019
I like how the teachers were all so caring when it came to their students. Mainly, the teachers who educate grades 11 and 12 really personalize their teaching to match the students/class.
3.0 Senior
5/10/2019
My experience was average. There should be more punishments for bullying. I've been a laurel student since Kindergarten so it's all i really know.
4.0 Senior
12/13/2017
Teachers go out of their way to make sure you understand what they are saying to you. School Spirit is excellent. People are friendly; however, diversity is limited and a portion are narrow-minded.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
4.0 other
5/29/2022
Laurel was a wonderful place for me when I attended. I felt prepared for college and the individuals who coached me and taught me helped give me a solid foundation in life. Laurel received the Blue Ribbon award which is given to less than 1% of high schools in America for its recent strong academic...
1.0 parent
11/9/2018
Some teachers & staff are excellent and do try. The rest were too hostile whenever their students needed extra assistance.
1.0 other
3/8/2010

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Laurel High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Castle, PA and is served by the Laurel School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 317 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Laurel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Laurel Middle School, Laurel Elementary School, Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten, and more. Learn more about what New Castle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laurel High School.

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