LAUREL JSHS
Laurel JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Laurel SD school district, located in New Castle, PA with about 550 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Laurel JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Laurel JSHS at (724) 658-9056 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Castle, PA 16101-9705
(724) 658-9056
LAUREL JSHS is a public Title I school in New Castle, PA with about 550 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Laurel SD
- Total Students:
- 550
- Teachers:
- 35.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 550 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAUREL JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.