Serving 771 students in grades 9-12, New Castle Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
New Castle Sr. 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 Sr. High School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
New Castle Sr. High School is ranked #1486 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are New Castle Sr. High School often compared to?
New Castle Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Castle Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of New Castle Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Castle Sr. High School?
771 students attend New Castle Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of New Castle Sr. High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Sr. High School?
New Castle Sr. 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 Sr. High School offer ?
New Castle Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Castle Sr. High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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