Serving 816 students in grades 9-12, Laurel Highlands Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School's student population of 816 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Mustang
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1346 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Highlands Sr. High School's ranking?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is ranked #1346 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Laurel Highlands Sr. High School often compared to?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Uniontown Area Sr. High School, Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School, Connellsville Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Laurel Highlands Sr. High School?
816 students attend Laurel Highlands Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laurel Highlands Sr. High School offer ?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Highlands Sr. High School part of?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is part of Laurel Highlands School District.
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