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Laurel High School

Laurel SD · Lawrence County · 2497 Harlansburg Rd, New Castle, PA 16101.0

(724)658-9056

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8/10
#148
Rank 148 out of 625
Top 24%
English Language Arts7/10 · #217 · 66th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #166 · 74th percentile
Science10/10 · #54 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Laurel High School stands out in Lawrence County for its particularly strong science program, which pushes well above what you'd expect from a small Western Pennsylvania district. New Castle is a tight-knit, working-class community with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride, and Laurel's numbers reflect a school that punches above its weight in a competitive state. Families who want a smaller, community-connected school with genuine academic rigor — especially in the sciences — will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

85 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
79 (93%)
Hispanic
4 (5%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged27 (32%)
Students with Disabilities4 (5%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

316
Enrollment
21.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
6.1%
AP Participation
of students
20
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #579 · 13th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.