LAUREL HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Laurel Highlands MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Laurel Highlands SD school district, located in Uniontown, PA with about 702 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 44 teachers, Laurel Highlands MS 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 Highlands Middle School, located at 18-20 Hookton Avenue in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Laurel Highlands School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous requirements of high school, preparing students for future success in their academic and personal lives.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Laurel Highlands Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience. The school community often promotes participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various student organizations, which encourage teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. Through a combination of supportive faculty, community involvement, and a focus on student growth, the school remains a central pillar in the Uniontown area, striving to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Laurel Highlands MS at (724) 437-2865 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401-3999
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LAUREL HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Uniontown, PA with about 702 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
702
Teachers:
44.9
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 702 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAUREL HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.2%
Black or African American
6.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.