Is Laurel Senior High School a good school?

Laurel Senior High School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Delaware high schools.

How many students attend Laurel Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 724 students attended Laurel Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Senior High School?

Students at Laurel Senior High School are 41% White, 25% African American, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Laurel Senior High School?

Laurel Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Laurel Elementary School Elementary : North Laurel Early Learning Academy Middle : Laurel Middle School

Laurel Senior High School

Summary:

Laurel Senior High School is a public high school in Laurel, Delaware, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 747. The school is part of the Laurel School District, which is ranked 29 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Delaware high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.03% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.73%. Similarly, only 5.26% were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 18.46%. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 80.7% to 88.1% over the past few years, which is below the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 1.2% to 5.6%, which is higher than the state's average. Additionally, Laurel Senior High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.4% in 2018-2019 to 29.6% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Indian River High School, Woodbridge High School, and Sussex Central High School, Laurel Senior High School consistently performs worse academically and has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. For example, Indian River High School, which is part of the higher-performing Indian River School District, has significantly higher test scores and a higher four-year graduation rate than Laurel Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956-1491

(302) 875-6120

District: Laurel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 41 Delaware High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,283

Feeder schools for Laurel Senior High School:

Elementary:	Laurel Elementary School
	North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Middle:	Laurel Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 724

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

African American:

24.9%

Hispanic:

23.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel Senior High School ranks worse than 85.4% of high schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Laurel Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Laurel Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), African American (24.9%), Hispanic (23.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Senior High School is 19.4. (See more...)

Compare Laurel Senior High School employs 37.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Senior High School is $12,283.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Senior High School 35^th of 41 Delaware public high schools. (See Laurel Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Laurel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel School District 29^th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2011	46.80	13^th	27	51.9%
2012	68.17	8^th	27	70.4%
2013	33.85	19^th	26	26.9%
2014	37.87	10^th	14	28.6%
2015	25.07	27^th	35	22.9%
2016	13.79	27^th	31	12.9%
2017	20.07	22^nd	30	26.7%
2018	16.97	27^th	30	10.0%
2019	22.20	33^rd	40	17.5%
2021	10.59	36^th	39	7.7%
2022	23.78	31^st	39	20.5%
2023	22.45	32^nd	39	17.9%
2024	18.64	35^th	41	14.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	19.75	24^th	29	17.2%
2022	16.32	25^th	28	10.7%
2023	16.82	27^th	29	6.9%
2024	16.75	32^nd	32	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	25.96	29^th	41	29.3%
2021	8.92	34^th	36	5.6%
2022	28.33	27^th	37	27.0%
2023	25.83	30^th	38	21.1%
2024	18.87	33^rd	39	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	16.42	35^th	41	14.6%
2021	7.95	35^th	36	2.8%
2022	13.78	34^th	37	8.1%
2023	13.31	36^th	38	5.3%
2024	16.59	35^th	39	10.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Laurel Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	26.80	25^th	33	24.2%
2022	23.73	29^th	35	17.1%
2023	21.28	29^th	31	6.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.49	11^th	22	50.0%
2023	46.82	11^th	27	59.3%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	16.27	31^st	36	13.9%
2021	6.67	34^th	34	0.0%
2022	16.16	31^st	33	6.1%
2023	12.66	32^nd	34	5.9%
2024	17.73	33^rd	35	5.7%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laurel Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	431	95	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	533
1989	398	94	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	495
1990	391	111	6	n/a	6	n/a	n/a	514
1991	428	102	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	536
1992	396	117	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	524
1993	396	101	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	515
1994	392	92	12	17	0	n/a	n/a	513
1995	405	96	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	516
1996	405	96	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	516
1997	389	95	9	15	0	n/a	n/a	508
1998	389	111	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	520
1999	374	131	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	523
2000	367	139	7	18	1	n/a	n/a	532
2001	369	133	8	15	2	n/a	n/a	527
2002	319	143	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	484
2003	319	143	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	484
2004	321	155	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	497
2005	340	140	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	500
2006	354	144	8	15	2	n/a	n/a	523
2007	351	149	8	15	2	n/a	n/a	525
2008	358	136	14	21	3	n/a	n/a	532
2009	371	149	9	20	2	n/a	n/a	551
2010	358	142	9	19	3	n/a	n/a	531
2011	346	151	9	26	3	1	0	536
2012	319	140	8	24	1	0	0	492
2013	285	135	5	27	2	0	1	455
2014	291	144	4	27	3	1	9	479
2015	291	157	3	33	2	0	16	502
2016	263	155	2	42	2	2	15	481
2017	279	171	3	54	4	2	17	530
2018	272	177	3	68	5	3	12	540
2019	295	200	7	71	8	3	6	590
2020	312	202	6	84	13	1	8	626
2021	323	210	6	98	13	1	20	671
2022	366	187	7	121	13	0	35	729
2023	333	190	7	153	16	2	46	747
2024	297	180	7	170	16	3	51	724

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laurel Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	533	30.7	17.3	12.2
1989	495	31.0	15.9	11.5
1990	514	31.0	16.5	13.4
1991	536	31.0	17.2	16.2
1992	524	32.4	16.1	16.8
1993	515	34.0	15.1	24.5
1994	513	36.5	14.1	31.4
1995	516	33.0	15.6	29.8
1996	516	33.0	15.6	29.8
1997	508	32.0	15.9	34.6
1998	520	30.0	17.3	29.8
1999	523	32.0	16.3	35.6
2000	532	32.0	16.6	26.7
2001	527	30.0	17.6	37.6
2002	484	36.0	13.4	42.1
2003	484	36.0	13.4	42.1
2004	497	33.0	15.1	46.9
2005	500	31.0	16.1	44.8
2006	523	32.0	16.3	43.4
2007	525	33.0	15.9	50.1
2008	532	34.0	15.6	49.4
2009	551	33.4	16.5	46.6
2010	531	35.4	15.0	49.7
2011	536	36.0	14.8	46.8
2012	492	35.0	14.0	62.8
2013	455	32.0	14.2	67.9
2014	479	30.0	15.9	46.6
2015	502	33.0	15.2	44.8
2016	481	37.0	13.0	47.4
2017	530	32.0	16.5	n/a
2018	540	36.0	15.0	n/a
2019	590	35.0	16.8	n/a
2020	626	39.0	16.0	n/a
2021	671	38.2	17.5	n/a
2022	729	43.4	16.7	n/a
2023	747	39.2	19.0	n/a
2024	724	37.2	19.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laurel Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	533	30.7	17.3	12.2
1989	495	31.0	15.9	11.5
1990	514	31.0	16.5	13.4
1991	536	31.0	17.2	16.2
1992	524	32.4	16.1	16.8
1993	515	34.0	15.1	24.5
1994	513	36.5	14.1	31.4
1995	516	33.0	15.6	29.8
1996	516	33.0	15.6	29.8
1997	508	32.0	15.9	34.6
1998	520	30.0	17.3	29.8
1999	523	32.0	16.3	35.6
2000	532	32.0	16.6	26.7
2001	527	30.0	17.6	37.6
2002	484	36.0	13.4	42.1
2003	484	36.0	13.4	42.1
2004	497	33.0	15.1	46.9
2005	500	31.0	16.1	44.8
2006	523	32.0	16.3	43.4
2007	525	33.0	15.9	50.1
2008	532	34.0	15.6	49.4
2009	551	33.4	16.5	46.6
2010	531	35.4	15.0	49.7
2011	536	36.0	14.8	46.8
2012	492	35.0	14.0	62.8
2013	455	32.0	14.2	67.9
2014	479	30.0	15.9	46.6
2015	502	33.0	15.2	44.8
2016	481	37.0	13.0	47.4
2017	530	32.0	16.5	n/a
2018	540	36.0	15.0	n/a
2019	590	35.0	16.8	n/a
2020	626	39.0	16.0	n/a
2021	671	38.2	17.5	n/a
2022	729	43.4	16.7	n/a
2023	747	39.2	19.0	n/a
2024	724	37.2	19.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$755 (6.1%)	$11,360 (92.5%)	$12,283

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 40 High schools	Ranks 32^nd of 39 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Senior High School)	26.8	30.8	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel School District)	26.8	30.8	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Senior High School)	15	9.8	5.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Laurel School District)	15	9.8	5.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	28.3	22.9	5.4%
11th Grade Essay (Laurel Senior High School)	29.5	32.1	2.6%
11th Grade Essay (Laurel School District)	29.5	32.1	2.6%
11th Grade Essay (Delaware)	42.9	41.5	1.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	590	747	26.6%
African American	200	190	5%
American Indian	8	16	100%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	71	153	115.5%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	295	333	12.9%
Two or More Races	6	46	666.7%

Schools Near Laurel Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DeSSA Science (2024)		DeSSA Social Studies (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Essay (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 9th Grade	DeSSA Science 10th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Essay 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Senior High School	Public	9-12	1133 South Central Avenue	Laurel	19956	Sussex County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 875-6120	724	37	19.4		297 (41.0%)	180 (24.9%)	170 (23.5%)	7 (1.0%)	16 (2.2%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (7.0%)	18.6	35^th of 41 public high schools	14.6%		22.4	32^nd of 39 public high schools	17.9%	3		10.3	12.4	23.0	5.3	25.0	$12,283	$755	$11,360
Delmar High School	Public	9-12	200 North Eighth Street	Delmar	19940	Sussex County	Delmar School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 846-9544	714	36	19.8		423 (59.2%)	115 (16.1%)	92 (12.9%)	24 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.0%)	58.9	14^th of 41 public high schools	65.9%		64.9	11^th of 39 public high schools	71.8%	3		9.3	37.1	49.7	21.0	45.9	$11,342	$335	$10,724
Seaford Senior High School	Public	9-12	399 North Market Street Ext	Seaford	19973	Sussex County	Seaford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 629-4587	833	49	17.0		215 (25.8%)	311 (37.3%)	244 (29.3%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.8%)	19.5	34^th of 41 public high schools	17.1%		16.1	36^th of 39 public high schools	7.7%	2		9.5	14.4	25.4		19.0	$14,948	$1,056	$15,023
Sussex Technical High School	Public	9-12	17099 County Seat Highway	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Sussex Technical School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 856-0961	1,323	91	14.5		655 (49.5%)	223 (16.9%)	359 (27.1%)	17 (1.3%)	10 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (4.3%)	55.4	19^th of 41 public high schools	53.7%		47.6	20^th of 39 public high schools	48.7%	1		34.3	29.9	47.0	12.2	31.3	$18,289	$490	$20,690
Sussex Central High School	Public	9-12	26026 Patriots Way	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 934-3166	2,012	140	14.3		693 (34.4%)	235 (11.7%)	983 (48.9%)	22 (1.1%)	9 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	69 (3.4%)	32.7	25^th of 41 public high schools	39.0%		32.3	25^th of 39 public high schools	35.9%		21.6	14.4	12.9	31.8	17.6	30.9	$14,583	$627	$16,435
Woodbridge High School	Public	9-12	14712 Woodbridge Road	Greenwood	19950	Sussex County	Woodbridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 232-3333	687	47	14.6		268 (39.0%)	155 (22.6%)	220 (32.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.1%)	26.8	29^th of 41 public high schools	29.3%		28.7	28^th of 39 public high schools	28.2%	1		21.6	15.9	23.9	7.6	24.5	$14,899	$1,225	$13,491
Indian River High School	Public	9-12	29772 Armory Road	Dagsboro	19939	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 732-1500	1,092	82	13.3		665 (60.9%)	91 (8.3%)	286 (26.2%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	29 (2.7%)	75.2	7^th of 41 public high schools	82.9%		66.3	10^th of 39 public high schools	74.4%	3		27.3	32.2	57.7	23.7	62.5	$17,433	$668	$19,469
Indian River Intensive Learning Center	Public	12	31 Hosier Street	Selbyville	19975	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 732-3800	136				96 (70.6%)	7 (5.1%)	21 (15.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.4%)								(n/a)

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