New Castle Shs
School Overview
New Castle Shs is a public school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is a school in New Castle Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 745 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 56 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 745 students are attending New Castle Shs. By gender, there are 395 and 350 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
New Castle Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 30 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 28 | 10 | 18 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 12 | 18 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 56 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for New Castle Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 98.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 56 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 56 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 745 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,038 Households |
| Population | 21,969 |
| Male | 10,954 |
| Female | 12,071 |
| Child Population | 5,929 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,681 Units |
| Average House Value | $62,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $677 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.70% |
| Average Household Income | $34,387 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.89% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
New Castle Shs offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 74 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 166 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at New Castle Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 48 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 166 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in New Castle Area School District
In New Castle Area School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania
4 private schools are serving students in NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.