Excellent
#470 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center
High School · Lawrence County Career and Technical Center · New Castle, PA
A high school in New Castle, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
750 Phelps Way, New Castle, PA 16101
- Math 23% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawrence County Career and Technical Center score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawrence County Career and Technical Center 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| New Castle ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| Union Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy)Private · tuition | Not rated | 7–10 | 4.5 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.
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center is listed in Lawrence County Career and Technical Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence County Career and Technical Center
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center is a public high school in New Castle, PA, part of Lawrence County Career and Technical Center, serving approximately 394 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence County Career and Technical Center
What grades does Lawrence County Career and Technical Center serve?
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence County Career and Technical Center?
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County Career and Technical Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County Career and Technical Center is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence County Career and Technical Center rank in PA?
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center ranks #470 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lawrence County Career and Technical Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Lawrence County Career and Technical Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence County Career and Technical Center has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lawrence County Career and Technical Center a charter school?
No, Lawrence County Career and Technical Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence County Career and Technical Center a Title I school?
No, Lawrence County Career and Technical Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence County Career and Technical Center?
99.7% of students at Lawrence County Career and Technical Center 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
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (724) 658-3583
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16101)
- 30,960
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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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