Laurel Highlands Shs
School Overview
Laurel Highlands Shs is a public school located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Laurel Highlands School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 55% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 930 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 930 students are attending Laurel Highlands Shs. By gender, there are 477 and 453 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Laurel Highlands Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 57 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 57 | 33 | 24 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Laurel Highlands Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 68 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 68 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 233 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,744 Households |
| Population | 21,948 |
| Male | 10,599 |
| Female | 11,994 |
| Child Population | 5,761 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,099 Units |
| Average House Value | $121,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $702 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.50% |
| Average Household Income | $49,406 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.14% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Laurel Highlands Shs offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 185 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 110 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Laurel Highlands Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 185 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 94 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 175 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 110 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Laurel Highlands School District
In Laurel Highlands School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in UNIONTOWN, Pennsylvania
4 private schools are serving students in UNIONTOWN, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.