Laurel High School is a public high school in Laurel, Delaware, a community in Sussex County. It is a part of the Laurel School District. In addition to Laurel the school district serves Bethel.
Serving 724 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 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Senior High School's student population of 724 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
25%
31%
White
41%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Seaford Senior High School, Sussex Central 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?
724 students attend Laurel Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Laurel Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Senior High School part of?
Laurel Senior High School is part of Laurel School District.
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