Laurel Highlands School District

The Laurel Highlands School District in Pennsylvania consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Marshall Elementary School excelling on state assessments, while others, like Laurel Highlands Senior High School, lag behind the district and state averages.

Among the elementary schools, Marshall Elementary stands out with the highest proficiency rates on PSSA Math and ELA tests, significantly outperforming the district and state. Hatfield Elementary also performs well, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and maintaining strong PSSA scores. In contrast, Clark Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its better performance on PSSA Science tests.

At the secondary level, Laurel Highlands Senior High School has a respectable 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, but its Keystone Exam and PSSA test scores lag behind the district and state averages. The district's economic challenges are evident, with the elementary schools reporting high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 42.64% to 71.75%. Addressing these socioeconomic disparities and replicating the practices of the higher-performing schools could be key to improving overall academic achievement across the Laurel Highlands School District.