Laurel High School

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Laurel High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.74
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
3.74
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
56%
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

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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 72 Students
University of Pittsburgh 38 Students
Penn State 34 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 27 Students
Youngstown State University 23 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 20 Students
Grove City College 19 Students
Westminster College - Pennsylvania 17 Students
Geneva College 15 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Biology 20 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Business 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Education 11 Students
Early Childhood Education 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Finance 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 66 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/18/2024
Some faculty is only in it for the paycheck and it shows. The disrespect they have for their students goes ignored by administration, however, the teachers that are in it for the right reasons make it worth while, and life changing. Those that care are fully invested in you and your future and brings the community together at Laurel.
5.0 Alum
9/19/2019
Great school with great teachers and a good opportunity to learn. Along with a great band and ability to learn music. Next the teacher will help you no matter your stage in learning to reach your full potential in the future.
1.0 Parent
9/13/2019
This school is full of Politics Sweeping things under the Rug they do whatever it takes to keep the schools image. The Administration are bullys. They create cliques and parents that attack and bully anyone that speaks against the school. The school graduates kids that cannot read. They act like its 1950 the way they handle things the rules are not the same for everyone. They attack girls for dress codes yet not the boys and only the girls that arent as attractive. I have very little positive to say about the current state of our school
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 313 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% 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 3.74, 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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