Is Laurel Highlands Senior High School a good school?

Laurel Highlands Senior High School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Laurel Highlands Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 831 students attended Laurel Highlands Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Highlands Senior High School?

Students at Laurel Highlands Senior High School are 87% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Laurel Highlands Senior High School?

Laurel Highlands Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clark Elementary School Elementary : Hatfield Elementary School Elementary : Hutchinson Elementary School Elementary : Marshall Elementary School Middle : Laurel Highlands Middle School

Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Summary:

Laurel Highlands Senior High School is a public high school located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, serving 831 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Uniontown Area School District, which is ranked 407 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Laurel Highlands Senior High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Keystone Exams, with only 3.2% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 40.9% in Biology, and 49% in Literature for the 2022-2023 school year. This academic performance has declined over the years, with the Algebra I proficiency rate dropping from 59.4% in 2020-2021 to just 3.2% in 2022-2023. The school's four-year graduation rate of 91.3% is slightly above the state average, but its dropout rate has fluctuated between 1.2% and 3.0% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average.

Laurel Highlands Senior High School serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 30.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's racial diversity is predominantly White, with 87.12% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. When compared to nearby schools, such as Carmichaels Area High School and Mapletown Junior/Senior High School, Laurel Highlands Senior High School generally underperforms on academic measures, suggesting that the school may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401-2461

(724) 437-4741

District: Laurel Highlands School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
522^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,521

Feeder schools for Laurel Highlands Senior High School:

Elementary:	Clark Elementary School
	Hatfield Elementary School
	Hutchinson Elementary School
	Marshall Elementary School
Middle:	Laurel Highlands Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 831

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

African American:

6.3%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel Highlands Senior High School ranks worse than 77.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.86. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Laurel Highlands Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), African American (6.3%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Highlands Senior High School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Laurel Highlands Senior High School employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Highlands Senior High School is $17,521.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel Highlands Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Highlands Senior High School 522^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Laurel Highlands Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Laurel Highlands School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Highlands School District 407^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel Highlands Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	34.52	449^th	583	23.0%
2004	46.58	368^th	590	37.6%
2005	42.26	423^rd	593	28.7%
2006	56.32	323^rd	604	46.5%
2007	38.15	476^th	615	22.6%
2008	43.03	429^th	621	30.9%
2009	57.82	297^th	632	53.0%
2010	43.89	447^th	649	31.1%
2011	56.44	352^nd	660	46.7%
2012	42.93	463^rd	664	30.3%
2013	56.00	292^nd	591	50.6%
2014	40.94	410^th	580	29.3%
2015	39.86	490^th	680	27.9%
2016	55.17	387^th	677	42.8%
2017	53.50	393^rd	663	40.7%
2018	43.91	471^st	673	30.0%
2019	39.03	490^th	693	29.3%
2021	57.58	292^nd	537	45.6%
2022	34.25	479^th	634	24.4%
2023	26.86	522^nd	674	22.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.28	555^th	652	14.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.16	456^th	502	9.2%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.34	523^rd	577	9.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 18, 2019

My daughter is receiving a quality education from Laurel Highlands. She puts for the effort to maintain her grades, studies, and prepares daily. LH has contributed to her success. Thank you! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laurel Highlands Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1276	75	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1352
1989	1181	62	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	1251
1990	1086	67	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	1158
1991	1007	56	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	1070
1992	1065	49	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	1122
1993	1010	45	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	1063
1994	1161	45	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	1213
1995	1204	43	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	1256
1996	1204	43	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	1256
1997	1133	51	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	1199
1998	1100	46	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	1163
1999	1159	42	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	1209
2000	1132	33	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	1177
2001	1124	31	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	1164
2002	1062	29	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	1102
2003	1062	29	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	1102
2004	1091	44	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	1156
2005	1110	46	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	1173
2006	1095	52	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	1158
2007	1110	56	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	1176
2008	1069	60	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	1146
2009	980	69	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	1062
2010	991	86	6	7	2	n/a	n/a	1092
2011	944	86	7	11	2	0	2	1052
2012	962	87	5	13	0	0	2	1069
2013	947	81	7	8	0	1	4	1048
2014	931	82	5	4	0	1	0	1023
2015	880	73	5	6	0	0	6	970
2016	863	54	4	6	1	4	11	943
2017	846	49	5	7	1	4	16	928
2018	833	54	5	11	2	5	15	925
2019	780	52	8	12	2	6	25	885
2020	753	63	9	11	2	3	26	867
2021	762	62	7	16	1	2	31	881
2022	759	60	8	13	0	0	39	879
2023	724	52	4	9	1	2	39	831

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 Highlands Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1352	82.0	16.4	n/a
1989	1251	83.0	15.0	n/a
1990	1158	82.0	14.1	0
1991	1070	77.0	13.8	n/a
1992	1122	76.0	14.7	n/a
1993	1063	66.0	16.1	n/a
1994	1213	67.0	18.1	n/a
1995	1256	67.0	18.7	n/a
1996	1256	67.0	18.7	n/a
1997	1199	68.0	17.6	n/a
1998	1163	68.0	17.1	n/a
1999	1209	67.0	18.0	n/a
2000	1177	68.0	17.3	52.3
2001	1164	70.0	16.6	26
2002	1102	65.6	16.8	25.1
2003	1102	65.6	16.8	25.1
2004	1156	64.6	17.9	27.1
2005	1173	67.4	17.4	23.6
2006	1158	65.5	17.7	38.3
2007	1176	67.2	17.5	34.8
2008	1146	67.1	17.1	44.2
2009	1062	60.1	17.7	52.3
2010	1092	72.6	15.0	40.8
2011	1052	71.4	14.7	33.8
2012	1069	68.6	15.5	37.1
2013	1048	64.6	16.2	45.2
2014	1023	68.1	15.0	47.3
2015	970	65.0	14.9	49.2
2016	943	65.0	14.5	46.8
2017	928	65.0	14.2	9.3
2018	925	62.0	14.9	7.5
2019	885	61.0	14.5	34.1
2020	867	61.0	14.2	40.8
2021	881	60.0	14.6	48.7
2022	879	62.0	14.1	38.9
2023	831	60.0	13.8	30.8

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 Highlands Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1352	82.0	16.4	n/a
1989	1251	83.0	15.0	n/a
1990	1158	82.0	14.1	0
1991	1070	77.0	13.8	n/a
1992	1122	76.0	14.7	n/a
1993	1063	66.0	16.1	n/a
1994	1213	67.0	18.1	n/a
1995	1256	67.0	18.7	n/a
1996	1256	67.0	18.7	n/a
1997	1199	68.0	17.6	n/a
1998	1163	68.0	17.1	n/a
1999	1209	67.0	18.0	n/a
2000	1177	68.0	17.3	52.3
2001	1164	70.0	16.6	26
2002	1102	65.6	16.8	25.1
2003	1102	65.6	16.8	25.1
2004	1156	64.6	17.9	27.1
2005	1173	67.4	17.4	23.6
2006	1158	65.5	17.7	38.3
2007	1176	67.2	17.5	34.8
2008	1146	67.1	17.1	44.2
2009	1062	60.1	17.7	52.3
2010	1092	72.6	15.0	40.8
2011	1052	71.4	14.7	33.8
2012	1069	68.6	15.5	37.1
2013	1048	64.6	16.2	45.2
2014	1023	68.1	15.0	47.3
2015	970	65.0	14.9	49.2
2016	943	65.0	14.5	46.8
2017	928	65.0	14.2	9.3
2018	925	62.0	14.9	7.5
2019	885	61.0	14.5	34.1
2020	867	61.0	14.2	40.8
2021	881	60.0	14.6	48.7
2022	879	62.0	14.1	38.9
2023	831	60.0	13.8	30.8

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 Highlands Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,199 (2.7%)	$43,815 (97.3%)	$45,015
2020	$42 (0.3%)	$15,447 (99.7%)	$15,490
2021	$368 (2.6%)	$13,895 (97.4%)	$14,263
2022	$471 (2.7%)	$17,049 (97.3%)	$17,521

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Highlands Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 490^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 522^nd of 674 High schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Laurel Highlands Senior High School)	54.8	3.2	51.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Laurel Highlands Senior High School)	55.6	40.9	14.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Laurel Highlands Senior High School)	55.7	49	6.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	885	831	6.1%
African American	52	52
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	12	9	25%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	780	724	7.2%
Two or More Races	25	39	56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.1%	30.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Laurel Highlands Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Highlands Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 Bailey Ave	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-4741	831	60	13.8	30.8%	724 (87.1%)	52 (6.3%)	9 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.7%)	26.9	522^nd of 674 public high schools	22.6%		34.2	479^th of 634 public high schools	24.4%	43	3.2	40.9	49.0									$17,521	$471	$17,049
Uniontown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	146 E Fayette St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 439-5000	668	49	13.6	74.0%	512 (76.6%)	86 (12.9%)	15 (2.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	40 (6.0%)	51.2	371^st of 674 public high schools	45.0%		57.9	317^th of 634 public high schools	50.0%	54	19.7	50.0	66.1									$21,420	$2,402	$19,017
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	Public	9-12	175 Georges Fairchance Road	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(724) 437-2721	9	24	.3		8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Albert Gallatin Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1119 Township Dr	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 564-2024	964	64	15.0	75.8%	875 (90.8%)	34 (3.5%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	43	440^th of 674 public high schools	34.7%		45.3	420^th of 634 public high schools	33.8%	20	21.1	48.6	58.0									$16,622	$2,374	$14,248
Connellsville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 Falcon Drive	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 628-1350	1,001	68	14.6	100.0%	937 (93.6%)	18 (1.8%)	14 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.5%)	33.6	491^st of 674 public high schools	27.2%		54.5	353^rd of 634 public high schools	44.3%	138	17.6	30.3	61.8									$19,782	$3,385	$16,397
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	720 Locust Street	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 626-0236	343	22	15.9	60.6%	325 (94.8%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	6.4	620^th of 674 public high schools	8.0%		4	607^th of 634 public high schools	4.3%	13	7.5	13.8	20.2
Brownsville Area High School	Public	9-12	One Falcon Drive	Brownsville	15417	Fayette County	Brownsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-8200	434	31	14.2	77.4%	340 (78.3%)	35 (8.1%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.3%)	17.9	563^rd of 674 public high schools	16.5%		17.8	538^th of 634 public high schools	15.1%	25	14.3	32.9	36.1									$19,252	$2,204	$17,047
Frazier High School	Public	9-12	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	283	25	11.5	27.6%	269 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	8.6	610^th of 674 public high schools	9.5%					(n/a)	7.8	18.8	29.4									$18,100	$856	$17,244
Mapletown Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Mapletown Rd	Greensboro	15338	Greene County	Southeastern Greene School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 943-3401	250	26	9.5	81.6%	248 (99.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.8	270^th of 674 public high schools	59.9%		60.6	286^th of 634 public high schools	54.9%	16	46.3	51.2	62.8	30.3	28.6	29.5	45.7	45.7	51.5	48.6	50.0	$24,255	$696	$23,559
Carmichaels Area High School	Public	9-12	215 North Vine Street	Carmichaels	15320	Greene County	Carmichaels Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 966-5045	285	27	10.7	25.6%	268 (94.0%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	75	151^st of 674 public high schools	77.6%		51.4	382^nd of 634 public high schools	39.7%	231	45.7	64.9	70.2									$15,840	$1,234	$14,606

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