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Laurel High School

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Laurel High School ranks 136 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 80% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Laurel High School is a public high school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 317 students. The school is part of the Laurel School District, which is ranked 60th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel High School consistently performs well academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 56.4% proficiency in Algebra I, 75.3% in Biology, and 68.3% in Literature, all well above the state averages. The school also boasts an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 98.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Laurel High School's dropout rate is very low, ranging from 0% to 1.6% during the same period.

Laurel High School outperforms many of the nearby high schools in the region, such as Riverside High School, Slippery Rock Area High School, and Lincoln Junior/Senior High School, in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student group performance. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Laurel High School is able to maintain strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies in supporting students from lower-income backgrounds. With its smaller school size of 317 students, Laurel High School may be able to provide more personalized attention and support to its diverse student population.

313

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,662

Per pupil spending ?

33.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101-9705

(724) 658-9056

District: Laurel School District

Feeder schools for Laurel High School:

Elementary:

Laurel Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 95th percentile in 2022 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (67% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 95th-percentile peak (2022) to 80th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Pennsylvania avg52%

136^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 606Laurel School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2018	73.2	227 of 861	73.6%	★★★★☆
2017	78.7	160 of 877	81.8%	★★★★☆
2016	66.2	300 of 870	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.2	405 of 835	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.1	409 of 728	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.4	562 of 758	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.4	529 of 834	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.9	395 of 825	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.1	457 of 805	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.0	429 of 770	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	63.2	311 of 753	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.3	349 of 749	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.7	283 of 736	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.7	366 of 687	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	35.0	498 of 663	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	46.3	435 of 643	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	78.6	136 of 681	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	153 of 686	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	114 of 674	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	89.0	32 of 634	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	70.0	184 of 537	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.9	56 of 693	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.1	59 of 673	91.2%	★★★★★
2017	83.4	71 of 663	89.3%	★★★★☆
2016	70.2	235 of 677	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.8	348 of 680	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.0	363 of 580	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	64.0	213 of 591	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.8	285 of 664	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.1	171 of 660	74.1%	★★★★☆
2010	68.4	201 of 649	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	46.2	425 of 632	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.7	261 of 621	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.9	353 of 615	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	64.8	236 of 604	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.2	240 of 593	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.9	344 of 590	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2003	55.7	308 of 583	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	64 of 657	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	79.5	115 of 665	82.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	78.9	109 of 651	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	72.6	153 of 664	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	186 of 652	71.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.7	213 of 660	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.0	262 of 662	60.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.3	179 of 583	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.0	185 of 595	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.3	149 of 577	74.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Female (2025)90th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)83rd percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-11 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Biology75%+26 vs state

Literature68%+6 vs state

Algebra I56%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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 High School	Public	9-12	2497 Harlansburg Rd	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-9056	313	29	10.8	33.5%	300 (95.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	78.6	136^th of 681 public high schools	80.0%		75.8	153^rd of 686 public high schools	77.7%	17	56.4	75.3	68.3							$19,662	$406	$19,256
Shenango High School	Public	7-12	2550 Ellwood Rd	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Shenango Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-5537	449	35	12.7	96.2%	420 (93.5%)	5 (1.1%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	80.9	108^th of 681 public high schools	84.1%		84	89^th of 686 public high schools	87.0%	19	60.6	70.9	71.0	37.2	36.7	36.9	53.8	53.2	53.5	$23,189	$51	$23,137
New Castle Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 E Lincoln Ave	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	New Castle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 656-4700	740	48	15.4	98.9%	374 (50.5%)	176 (23.8%)	55 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (17.7%)	24.5	527^th of 681 public high schools	22.6%		27.5	517^th of 686 public high schools	24.6%	10	32.7	29.5	42.9							$19,484	$3,231	$16,253
Lawrence County Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	750 Phelps Way	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Lawrence County Career and Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-3583	418	32	13.2	94.0%	364 (87.1%)	20 (4.8%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	20.4	551^st of 681 public high schools	19.1%		19.5	560^th of 686 public high schools	18.4%	9	22.7	32.0	42.5
Neshannock Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	3834 Mitchell Rd	New Castle	16105	Lawrence County	Neshannock Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-5513	545	33	16.6	28.3%	505 (92.7%)	6 (1.1%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.3%)	92.4	32^nd of 681 public high schools	95.3%		92.3	38^th of 686 public high schools	94.5%	6	80.0	69.5	88.6	48.5	39.4	44.1	55.7	73.0	63.9	$23,540	$117	$23,423
Union Area High School	Public	9-12	2106 Camden Ave	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Union Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-4501	193	17	11.5	104.7%	161 (83.4%)	20 (10.4%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	74.6	166^th of 681 public high schools	75.6%		74.2	164^th of 686 public high schools	76.1%	2	54.8	64.3	69.1							$21,159	$1,639	$19,520
Wilmington Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	350 Wood St	New Wilmington	16142	Lawrence County	Wilmington Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 656-8866	444	36	12.1	25.7%	423 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	63.2	265^th of 681 public high schools	61.1%		73	175^th of 686 public high schools	74.5%	90	50.0	52.8	65.3	21.4	25.6	23.7	37.1	45.5	41.5	$28,820	$6,663	$22,156
Mohawk Senior High School	Public	9-12	385 Mohawk School Road	New Castle	16102	Lawrence County	Mohawk Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 667-7782	406	31	12.9	37.7%	386 (95.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	75.5	156^th of 681 public high schools	77.1%		70.1	206^th of 686 public high schools	70.0%	50	64.8	56.4	70.2							$17,852	$913	$16,939
Lincoln Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	501 Crescent Ave	Ellwood City	16117	Lawrence County	Ellwood City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 752-1591	682	57	11.9	50.6%	600 (88.0%)	13 (1.9%)	23 (3.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.2%)	41.3	448^th of 681 public high schools	34.2%		25.4	534^th of 686 public high schools	22.2%	86	37.7	40.6	55.8	33.0	19.0	26.0	64.2	41.7	53.1	$21,050	$561	$20,489
Slippery Rock Area High School	Public	9-12	201 Kiester Rd	Slippery Rock	16057	Butler County	Slippery Rock Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 794-2960	627	55	11.4	41.6%	592 (94.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	73.4	177^th of 681 public high schools	74.0%		80.2	113^th of 686 public high schools	83.5%	64	52.9	53.9	79.6							$13,198	$39	$13,159

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel High School

What schools feed into Laurel High School?

Laurel High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Laurel Elementary School

How many students attend Laurel High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Laurel High School.

Is Laurel High School a good school?

Laurel High School ranks 136^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Laurel High School in?

Laurel School District

What is the racial makeup of Laurel High School?

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

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesMar 27, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataJan 29, 2026

2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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