High Schools in Laurel Highlands School District

The Laurel Highlands School District in Pennsylvania has only one high school, Laurel Highlands Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been inconsistent in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 442 out of 686 high schools in 2023-2024 and 522 out of 674 in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also ranged from 2 stars out of 5 to 1 star out of 5 during this period.

Laurel Highlands Senior High School's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages in Algebra I (38.4% vs. 41.6%), Biology (41% vs. 50.5%), and Literature (56.9% vs. 63.2%). The school's graduation rate of 87.5% is slightly lower than the state average, while its dropout rate of 1.6% is relatively low. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as indicated by the high percentage of students (30.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, the data suggests that Laurel Highlands Senior High School may need to focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of its inconsistent performance and academic underachievement, particularly in Algebra I and Biology. Additionally, the school may need to explore strategies to better support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and ensure they have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.