Lawrence County Career And Technical Center

750 Phelps Way
New Castle, PA 16101
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence County Career And Technical Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lawrence County Career And Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Lawrence County Career And Technical Center's student population of 394 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Lawrence County Career And Technical Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence County Career And Technical Center is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2216 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
36%
40-44%
55%
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawrence County Career And Technical Center's ranking?
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center is ranked #2216 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence County Career And Technical Center?
The graduation rate of Lawrence County Career And Technical Center is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lawrence County Career And Technical Center?
394 students attend Lawrence County Career And Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lawrence County Career And Technical Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence County Career And Technical Center?
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence County Career And Technical Center offer ?
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lawrence County Career And Technical Center part of?
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center is part of Lawrence County Career And Technical Center School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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