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Laurel High School
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  • Public, Magnet
  • LAUREL, MD

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade C minus
  4. College Prep
    grade C+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C+
  6. Administration
    grade D
  7. Sports
    grade B
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C minus

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Laurel High School is a public, magnet school located in LAUREL, MD. It has 2,016 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 15% of students are at least proficient in math and 39% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
39%
Percent Proficient - Math
15%
Average Graduation Rate
72%
Average SAT
1010
454 responses
Average ACT
22
29 responses
AP Enrollment
18%

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Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$92,035
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,831
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$354,400
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
70%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 70 responses
Poll
47%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 70 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 247 responses
  • Spirit week
    25%
  • School dances and assemblies
    19%
  • Arts week
    12%
  • Prom
    11%
  • Black history month program
    11%
  • Pep Rally
    8%
  • Homecoming
    5%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,016
Free or Reduced Lunch
52%
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 80 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 80 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 80 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$72,458
Teachers in First/Second Year
18.6%
47%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 99 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 99 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 99 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$17,178 / year
National
$12,239
69%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 106 responses
19%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 106 responses
42%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 106 responses

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