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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

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.