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Laurel Senior High School

1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 747 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 29%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in DE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Laurel Senior High School's student population of 747 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
747 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Laurel Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Senior High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#151 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laurel Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Laurel Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laurel Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Laurel Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Laurel Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laurel Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Senior High School's ranking?
Laurel Senior High School is ranked #151 out of 201 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, Sussex Central High School, Seaford Senior 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 29% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Laurel Senior High School?
747 students attend Laurel Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Laurel Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Senior High School offer ?
Laurel Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Laurel Senior High School part of?
Laurel Senior High School is part of Laurel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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