Laurel High School is a public high school in Laurel, Delaware, a community in Sussex County. It is a part of the Laurel School District. In addition to Laurel the school district serves Bethel.
Serving 753 students in grades 9-12, Laurel Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 110.5 square miles in Laurel, DE. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6.1 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Senior High School's student population of 753 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Laurel Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Senior High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
25%
31%
White
40%
38%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Senior High School's ranking?
Laurel Senior High School is ranked #152 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Laurel Senior High School often compared to?
Laurel Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delmar High School, Seaford Senior High School, Sussex Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laurel Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Laurel Senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Laurel Senior High School?
753 students attend Laurel Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Laurel Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Senior High School?
Laurel Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurel Senior High School offer ?
Laurel Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Senior High School part of?
Laurel Senior High School is part of Laurel School District.
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