North Laurel High School

Summary:

North Laurel High School is a public high school in London, Kentucky, serving 1,300 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Laurel County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Laurel High School consistently outperforms the Laurel County and Kentucky state averages in standardized test scores, including ACT English, Math, and Reading, as well as the Kentucky State Assessments. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking highly among Kentucky high schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, and gifted and talented students. Additionally, North Laurel High School has a strong four-year graduation rate of 93.9%, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Laurel County School District, North Laurel High School outperforms South Laurel High School and the smaller alternative schools in academic metrics. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, North Laurel High School has maintained a low student-teacher ratio and shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, indicating a strong commitment to providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
       London, KY  40741


(606) 862-4699

District: Laurel County

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,559 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  1,300

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
2.3%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Compare Details North Laurel High School ranks better than 87.6% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Laurel County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Laurel High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details North Laurel High School has the largest high school student body size in the Laurel County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Laurel High School is $23,559, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Laurel County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Laurel High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Laurel High School 36th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See North Laurel High School in the ranking list.)

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Laurel County:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel County 14th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Laurel High School

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Rank History for all students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.11 128th 217 41.0%
2008 57.22 75th 217 65.4%
2009 33.08 155th 217 28.6%
2010 27.72 179th 223 19.7%
2011 31.13 173rd 226 23.5%
2012 45.36 119th 229 48.0%
2013 56.11 119th 291 59.1%
2014 61.55 101st 290 65.2%
2015 51.97 160th 295 45.8%
2016 59.35 113th 288 60.8%
2017 70.87 67th 287 76.7%
2018 53.92 110th 271 59.4%
2019 62.17 88th 285 69.1%
2021 61.24 66th 267 75.3%
2022 64.45 69th 271 74.5%
2023 73.36 45th 276 83.7%
2024 78.02 36th 290 87.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.15 64th 226 71.7%
2023 33.98 106th 162 34.6%
2024 57.23 42nd 168 75.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.66 119th 232 48.7%
2019 54.84 113th 254 55.5%
2021 60.93 58th 234 75.2%
2022 66.99 51st 266 80.8%
2023 68.86 48th 272 82.4%
2024 72.29 50th 274 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.94 112th 234 52.1%
2019 72.31 46th 249 81.5%
2021 63.98 57th 236 75.8%
2022 65.84 61st 252 75.8%
2023 70.36 47th 253 81.4%
2024 78.96 28th 261 89.3%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.89 113th 166 31.9%
2019 47.92 80th 166 51.8%
2021 51.34 56th 154 63.6%
2022 70.59 19th 153 87.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.68 78th 115 32.2%
2019 41.78 77th 102 24.5%
2021 71.06 1st 1 0.0%
2022 54.77 18th 38 52.6%
2023 82.85 3rd 23 87.0%
2024 79.45 4th 17 76.5%
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Rank History for Male students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.21 139th 237 41.4%
2019 50.75 128th 251 49.0%
2021 48.43 96th 238 59.7%
2022 59.40 81st 257 68.5%
2023 75.91 29th 259 88.8%
2024 73.57 47th 262 82.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.29 9th 116 92.2%
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Rank History for White students at North Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.65 124th 198 37.4%
2019 55.31 92nd 219 58.0%
2021 47.13 85th 203 58.1%
2022 57.07 92nd 260 64.6%
2023 66.78 58th 264 78.0%
2024 72.02 53rd 273 80.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

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Enrollment information for North Laurel High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 1287 16 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1310
1994 1264 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1275
1995 1288 9 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1304
1996 1288 9 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1304
1997 1269 18 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1296
1998 1237 15 4 5 0 n/a n/a 1 1262
1999 1193 13 3 4 1 n/a n/a 5 1219
2000 1193 9 4 4 1 n/a n/a 5 1216
2001 1149 7 3 0 5 n/a n/a 3 1167
2002 1221 9 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1239
2003 1221 9 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1239
2004 1130 5 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1144
2005 1202 8 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1218
2006 1273 15 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1293
2007 1262 13 4 2 1 n/a n/a 4 1286
2008 1332 15 3 5 2 n/a n/a 3 1360
2009 1295 17 4 6 4 n/a n/a 3 1329
2010 1343 18 4 7 5 n/a n/a 6 1383
2011 1330 27 2 10 3 0 1 0 1373
2012 1325 25 4 14 1 1 2 0 1372
2013 1365 30 4 9 2 1 2 0 1413
2014 1333 24 2 6 2 1 2 0 1370
2015 1356 22 3 5 4 0 5 0 1395
2016 1380 21 4 6 4 0 6 0 1421
2017 1329 24 6 12 5 0 6 0 1382
2018 1363 18 8 14 6 0 7 0 1416
2019 1347 18 10 20 4 0 9 0 1408
2020 1362 15 16 23 4 3 8 0 1431
2021 1379 13 16 25 3 3 8 0 1447
2022 1237 18 15 26 3 3 9 0 1311
2023 1228 12 14 30 4 6 6 0 1300

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 North Laurel High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1310 71.7 18.3 n/a
1994 1275 68.5 18.6 n/a
1995 1304 72.6 18.0 n/a
1996 1304 72.6 18.0 n/a
1997 1296 70.1 18.5 21.3
1998 1262 73.7 17.1 23.7
1999 1219 66.4 18.4 32.5
2000 1216 67.0 18.1 35.3
2001 1167 64.2 18.2 39.9
2002 1239 49.5 25.0 58.6
2003 1239 49.5 25.0 58.6
2004 1144 57.0 20.1 n/a
2005 1218 60.0 20.3 n/a
2006 1293 63.0 20.5 45.1
2007 1286 67.0 19.2 39.8
2008 1360 68.0 20.0 52.5
2009 1329 71.0 18.7 58.7
2010 1383 58.0 23.8 48.4
2011 1373 71.0 19.3 51.4
2012 1372 69.0 19.8 54.2
2013 1413 75.0 18.8 55.2
2014 1370 72.0 19.0 57.4
2015 1395 74.0 18.8 57.1
2016 1421 70.0 20.3 59.4
2017 1382 66.0 20.9 61.6
2018 1416 69.0 20.5 63.8
2019 1408 72.0 19.5 61.3
2020 1431 71.0 20.1 59.7
2021 1447 72.0 20.0 63.7
2022 1311 72.0 18.2 60
2023 1300 65.0 20.0 58.3

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 North Laurel High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1310 71.7 18.3 n/a
1994 1275 68.5 18.6 n/a
1995 1304 72.6 18.0 n/a
1996 1304 72.6 18.0 n/a
1997 1296 70.1 18.5 21.3
1998 1262 73.7 17.1 23.7
1999 1219 66.4 18.4 32.5
2000 1216 67.0 18.1 35.3
2001 1167 64.2 18.2 39.9
2002 1239 49.5 25.0 58.6
2003 1239 49.5 25.0 58.6
2004 1144 57.0 20.1 n/a
2005 1218 60.0 20.3 n/a
2006 1293 63.0 20.5 45.1
2007 1286 67.0 19.2 39.8
2008 1360 68.0 20.0 52.5
2009 1329 71.0 18.7 58.7
2010 1383 58.0 23.8 48.4
2011 1373 71.0 19.3 51.4
2012 1372 69.0 19.8 54.2
2013 1413 75.0 18.8 55.2
2014 1370 72.0 19.0 57.4
2015 1395 74.0 18.8 57.1
2016 1421 70.0 20.3 59.4
2017 1382 66.0 20.9 61.6
2018 1416 69.0 20.5 63.8
2019 1408 72.0 19.5 61.3
2020 1431 71.0 20.1 59.7
2021 1447 72.0 20.0 63.7
2022 1311 72.0 18.2 60
2023 1300 65.0 20.0 58.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Laurel High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $331 (3.6%) $244 (2.6%) $575 (6.2%) $7,169 (77.3%) $1,526 (16.5%) $8,695 (93.8%) $9,270
2019 $321 (2.8%) $228 (2.0%) $549 (4.8%) $7,931 (68.7%) $1,537 (13.3%) $9,468 (82.1%) $11,539
2020 $365 (3.5%) $157 (1.5%) $522 (5.0%) $8,330 (79.6%) $1,607 (15.4%) $9,937 (95.0%) $10,460
2021 $479 (3.0%) $498 (3.1%) $977 (6.2%) $6,582 (41.5%) $862 (5.4%) $10,463 (66.0%) $15,865
2022 $638 (2.7%) $1,128 (4.8%) $1,765 (7.5%) $8,406 (35.7%) $2,492 (10.6%) $10,897 (46.3%) $23,559

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Laurel 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 88th of 285 High schoolsRanks 45th of 276 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (North Laurel High School)50.654
 3.4%
   11th Grade English (Laurel County)53.551
 2.5%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Laurel High School)38.644
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Laurel County)39.540
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (North Laurel High School)44.347
 2.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Laurel County)49.147
 2.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14081300
 7.7%
African American1812
 33.3%
American Indian44
Asian1014
 40%
Hispanic2030
 50%
Pacific Islander06
White13471228
 8.8%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%58.3%
 3%


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North Laurel High School ranks 36th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at North Laurel High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,300 students attended North Laurel High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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