New Castle Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania in Lawrence County. It is the only high school in the New Castle Area School District, which serves New Castle and Taylor Township. It was originally founded in 1879.
Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, New Castle Junior High School 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Castle JHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district of New Castle, PA, encompassing approximately 14 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Castle Junior High School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Castle Junior High School 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 New Castle Junior High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2442 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Hurricanes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Castle Junior High School's ranking?
New Castle Junior High School is ranked #2442 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend New Castle Junior High School?
689 students attend New Castle Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of New Castle Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Castle Junior High School?
New Castle Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Castle Junior High School offer ?
New Castle Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Castle Junior High School part of?
New Castle Junior High School is part of New Castle Area School District.
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