New Castle Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania in Lawrence County. It is the only high school in the New Castle Area School District, which serves New Castle and Taylor Township. It was originally founded in 1879.
Serving 732 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Castle Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New Castle Sr. High School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
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 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2011 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hurricanes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Castle Sr. High School's ranking?
New Castle Sr. High School is ranked #2011 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?
15-19% 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 New Castle Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of New Castle Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Castle Sr. High School?
732 students attend New Castle Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New Castle Sr. High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Castle Sr. High School part of?
New Castle Sr. High School is part of New Castle Area School District.
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