Very Good
#536 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 19% in state
Laurel HS
High School · Laurel Sd · New Castle, PA
A Laurel Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2497 Harlansburg Rd, New Castle, PA 16101
- Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laurel HS score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laurel HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,481
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | 4.2 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| New Castle ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| Lawrence County Career and Technical CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy)Private · tuition | Not rated | 7–10 | 5.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Laurel Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel HS is listed in Laurel SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel HS
Laurel HS is a public high school in New Castle, PA, part of Laurel Sd, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel HS
What grades does Laurel HS serve?
Laurel HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Laurel HS?
Laurel HS has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel HS is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel HS rank in PA?
Laurel HS ranks #536 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Laurel HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Laurel HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel HS has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laurel HS a charter school?
No, Laurel HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel HS a Title I school?
No, Laurel HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel HS?
33.1% of students at Laurel HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (724) 658-9056
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16101)
- 30,960
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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