New Castle SHS

771 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Castle Senior High School, located at 300 E. Lincoln Avenue in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the New Castle Area School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social development through a variety of classroom experiences.

Beyond its core academic programs, New Castle Senior High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes competitive athletic programs—historically known as the "Red Hurricanes"—as well as various student-led clubs, performing arts, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing a well-rounded student experience, the school aims to instill a sense of local pride and personal responsibility in its students, acting as a central hub for community engagement and youth development in the New Castle area.

771

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Castle SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	31
Black	201
Two or More	87
American Indian	2

White
450 (58.4 %)
Black
201 (26.1 %)
Two or More
87 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	New Castle Area SD
Phone:	(724)656-4700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 255

Grade 10 197

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 142