For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,731 students in Laurel Highlands SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Laurel Highlands SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,731 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Laurel Highlands SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
159 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
2,311 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
215
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
219
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
219
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,142 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,168
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,142
$23,089
Best Laurel Highlands SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Derrick Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-7371
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-7371
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
335 Park Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-5851
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-5851
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Mountain View Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-6208
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-6208
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Water St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9600
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9600
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel Highlands MiddleSchool
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel Highlands SD School District?
Laurel Highlands SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,731 students.
What is the rank of Laurel Highlands SD School District?
Laurel Highlands SD School District is ranked #404 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel Highlands SD School District?
85% of Laurel Highlands SD School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel Highlands SD School District?
Laurel Highlands SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Laurel Highlands SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,142 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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