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New Castle Senior High School

New Castle Area SD · Lawrence County · 300 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA 16101.0

(724)656-4700

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2/10
#502
Rank 502 out of 625
Top 80%
English Language Arts2/10 · #528 · 16th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #460 · 27th percentile
Science2/10 · #499 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

New Castle Senior High School serves a working-class city in Lawrence County that has deep roots in steel-era Pennsylvania, and the school reflects that gritty, tight-knit community spirit. Families who are committed to their hometown and want their kids to build strong local connections will find a school where community ties run deep, even as academic performance remains a work in progress relative to the broader state. For families prioritizing extracurriculars, sports, and a sense of belonging over top-tier test scores, New Castle can offer that blue-collar community feel that's hard to find elsewhere.

Student Demographics

147 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
66 (45%)
African American
44 (30%)
Multiple Races
26 (18%)
Hispanic
10 (7%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged132 (90%)
Students with Disabilities31 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

740
Enrollment
46.9
Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

86.1%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
13%
AP Participation
of students
100
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 Programs7/10 · #219 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found