Laurel Park High School (Closed 2023)

Laurel Park High School serves 820 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
820 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
36%
22%
White
57%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Laurel Park High School?
820 students attend Laurel Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Laurel Park High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Park High School?
Laurel Park High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Park High School offer ?
Laurel Park High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Laurel Park High School part of?
Laurel Park High School is part of Henry County Public Schools School District.

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