Laurel Highlands High School is a public high school serving around 1,100 students in grades 9–12 from the outlying Uniontown, Pennsylvania city limits. Due to the campus' location, some students from Uniontown do attend Laurel Highlands for convenience.
Serving 753 students in grades 9-12, Laurel Highlands Sr. 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School's student population of 753 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Laurel Highlands 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 Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is 0.27, which is less 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
#2206 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Highlands Sr. High School's ranking?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is ranked #2206 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Laurel Highlands Sr. High School often compared to?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Uniontown Area Sr. High School, Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School, Connellsville Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 Laurel Highlands Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Laurel Highlands Sr. High School?
753 students attend Laurel Highlands Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Highlands Sr. High School?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laurel Highlands Sr. High School offer ?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Highlands Sr. High School part of?
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School is part of Laurel Highlands School District.
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