Laurel HS

2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101

313 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Laurel Junior-Senior High School, located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Laurel School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 7 through 12. As a mid-sized institution, it emphasizes a traditional educational approach while striving to prepare its students for both post-secondary education and the workforce through a variety of core curriculum subjects and elective offerings.

Beyond its academic focus, Laurel JSHS plays a central role in the local community through its extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students are encouraged to engage in school spirit and personal development. By balancing rigorous state standards with a supportive small-town atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Lawrence County region.

313

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
300 (95.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Hispanic
5 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laurel SD
Phone:	(724)658-9056
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 72