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Laurel High School

Summary:

Laurel High School is a public high school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serving 328 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Laurel School District, which is ranked 61 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel High School consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72% of Laurel High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Literature, compared to the state average of 63.2%. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 97.7% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Laurel High School's dropout rate has been low, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% during the same period.

Laurel High School's performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools, such as Riverside High School, Slippery Rock Area High School, and Lincoln Junior/Senior High School. Despite having a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (22.56% in 2022-2023), Laurel High School has been able to maintain strong academic performance across different student subgroups, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's per-student spending has also increased over the years, from $15,732 in 2018-2019 to $18,193 in 2021-2022, indicating a commitment to providing adequate resources for student learning.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2497 Harlansburg Rd
       New Castle, PA  16101-9705

(724) 658-9056

District: Laurel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,193 Help


Feeder schools for Laurel High School:

Elementary:    Laurel Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
1.6%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurel High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Laurel High School ranks better than 77.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Laurel High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel High School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel High School is $18,193.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Laurel High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Laurel High School 153rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Laurel High School in the ranking list.)

Laurel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel School District 61st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.30 435th 643 32.3%
2004 34.99 498th 663 24.9%
2005 55.71 366th 687 46.7%
2006 64.68 283rd 736 61.5%
2007 60.27 349th 749 53.4%
2008 63.22 311th 753 58.7%
2009 55.00 429th 770 44.3%
2010 54.15 457th 805 43.2%
2011 59.92 395th 825 52.1%
2012 49.42 529th 834 36.6%
2013 36.40 562nd 758 25.9%
2014 53.11 409th 728 43.8%
2015 55.19 405th 835 51.5%
2016 66.20 300th 870 65.5%
2017 78.69 160th 877 81.8%
2018 73.20 227th 861 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Laurel High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.72 308th 583 47.2%
2004 49.87 344th 590 41.7%
2005 63.23 240th 593 59.5%
2006 64.82 236th 604 60.9%
2007 54.86 353rd 615 42.6%
2008 62.70 261st 621 58.0%
2009 46.24 425th 632 32.8%
2010 68.43 201st 649 69.0%
2011 73.14 171st 660 74.1%
2012 62.76 285th 664 57.1%
2013 63.96 213th 591 64.0%
2014 49.01 363rd 580 37.4%
2015 59.80 348th 680 48.8%
2016 70.16 235th 677 65.3%
2017 83.38 71st 663 89.3%
2018 84.06 59th 673 91.2%
2019 85.93 56th 693 91.9%
2021 69.97 184th 537 65.7%
2022 89.03 32nd 634 95.0%
2023 79.58 114th 674 83.1%
2024 75.85 153rd 686 77.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.27 186th 652 71.5%
2024 72.57 153rd 664 77.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.53 115th 665 82.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.05 262nd 662 60.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Laurel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.29 149th 577 74.2%
2024 67.01 185th 595 68.9%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laurel High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 626 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1989 620 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 580 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 586
1991 613 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 627 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1993 644 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1994 678 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 704 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1996 704 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1997 720 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1998 733 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1999 744 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2000 717 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2001 709 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2002 667 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2003 667 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2004 632 5 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 648
2005 658 4 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 651 7 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2007 659 7 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2008 651 3 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 665 2 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 679
2010 643 2 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2011 646 5 7 1 0 0 0 0 659
2012 661 9 7 1 0 0 0 0 678
2013 663 8 4 2 0 0 0 0 677
2014 635 10 3 2 0 0 0 0 650
2015 596 11 2 4 0 0 0 0 613
2016 584 10 3 5 0 0 0 0 602
2017 571 8 2 4 0 0 2 0 587
2018 534 6 1 6 0 0 3 0 550
2019 343 5 1 1 0 0 2 0 352
2020 351 5 1 3 0 0 2 0 362
2021 342 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 348
2022 313 2 0 2 0 1 6 0 324
2023 317 1 0 5 0 1 4 0 328
2024 305 1 1 4 0 1 5 0 317

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 45.0 13.9 n/a
1989 624 44.0 14.1 n/a
1990 586 44.5 13.1 0
1991 615 45.5 13.5 n/a
1992 631 45.5 13.8 n/a
1993 648 38.5 16.8 n/a
1994 683 38.0 18.0 n/a
1995 710 39.5 18.0 n/a
1996 710 39.5 18.0 n/a
1997 725 39.0 18.6 n/a
1998 738 39.5 18.7 n/a
1999 749 41.5 18.0 n/a
2000 723 41.5 17.4 16.2
2001 713 41.5 17.2 14.9
2002 672 41.5 16.2 15
2003 672 41.5 16.2 15
2004 648 41.0 15.8 15.9
2005 676 39.6 17.1 14.9
2006 669 39.6 16.9 20.2
2007 681 39.7 17.2 19.7
2008 669 32.8 20.4 23
2009 679 33.5 20.3 28.7
2010 656 34.0 19.2 28.7
2011 659 33.8 19.4 27.3
2012 678 33.6 20.1 31.6
2013 677 41.5 16.3 28.1
2014 650 40.0 16.2 27.5
2015 613 41.0 14.9 34.7
2016 602 42.0 14.3 30.6
2017 587 38.0 15.4 28.8
2018 550 35.8 15.3 29.8
2019 352 26.0 13.5 28.4
2020 362 26.1 13.8 24.3
2021 348 25.4 13.6 23
2022 324 27.0 11.9 25.6
2023 328 28.1 11.6 22.6
2024 317 29.1 10.8 33.1

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 45.0 13.9 n/a
1989 624 44.0 14.1 n/a
1990 586 44.5 13.1 0
1991 615 45.5 13.5 n/a
1992 631 45.5 13.8 n/a
1993 648 38.5 16.8 n/a
1994 683 38.0 18.0 n/a
1995 710 39.5 18.0 n/a
1996 710 39.5 18.0 n/a
1997 725 39.0 18.6 n/a
1998 738 39.5 18.7 n/a
1999 749 41.5 18.0 n/a
2000 723 41.5 17.4 16.2
2001 713 41.5 17.2 14.9
2002 672 41.5 16.2 15
2003 672 41.5 16.2 15
2004 648 41.0 15.8 15.9
2005 676 39.6 17.1 14.9
2006 669 39.6 16.9 20.2
2007 681 39.7 17.2 19.7
2008 669 32.8 20.4 23
2009 679 33.5 20.3 28.7
2010 656 34.0 19.2 28.7
2011 659 33.8 19.4 27.3
2012 678 33.6 20.1 31.6
2013 677 41.5 16.3 28.1
2014 650 40.0 16.2 27.5
2015 613 41.0 14.9 34.7
2016 602 42.0 14.3 30.6
2017 587 38.0 15.4 28.8
2018 550 35.8 15.3 29.8
2019 352 26.0 13.5 28.4
2020 362 26.1 13.8 24.3
2021 348 25.4 13.6 23
2022 324 27.0 11.9 25.6
2023 328 28.1 11.6 22.6
2024 317 29.1 10.8 33.1

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $121 (0.8%) $15,611 (99.2%) $15,732
2020 $51 (0.3%) $15,809 (99.7%) $15,860
2021 $355 (2.1%) $16,505 (97.9%) $16,860
2022 $460 (2.5%) $17,733 (97.5%) $18,193

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 56th of 693 High schoolsRanks 114th of 674 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Laurel High School)77.642.8
 34.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Laurel High School)92.172.7
 19.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Laurel High School)90.774.3
 16.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students352328
 6.8%
African American51
 80%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander01
White343317
 7.6%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.4%22.6%
 5.8%

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Laurel High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Laurel Elementary School

Laurel High School ranks 153rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Laurel High School.

Students at Laurel High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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