Laurel Senior High School in Laurel, DE

At a glance

Reported students

753

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware high enrollment

26th percentile

Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

563

Laurel Senior High School: 753 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

18.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 729
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 16.6:1

What the reported data says about Laurel Senior High School

Laurel Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Laurel. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Laurel School District. NCES reports 753 students for 2024–25.

Among 39 high schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,027 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above the Delaware median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Laurel Senior High School

1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.1%
Students with disabilities: 18.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White39.8%
Hispanic25%
Black24.6%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial7.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Laurel Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

373 reported students

Laurel Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–06

1,145 reported students

North Laurel Early Learning Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–01

273 reported students

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Public schools near Laurel Senior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Laurel Middle School Middle · Laurel School District	07–08	373	under 0.1 mi
Laurel Elementary School Elementary · Laurel School District	02–06	1,145	0.4 mi
North Laurel Early Learning Academy Elementary · Laurel School District	PK–01	273	1.2 mi
Delmar High School High · Delmar School District	09–12	713	6.1 mi
Seaford Senior High School High · Seaford School District	09–12	960	7.7 mi
Sussex Technical High School High · Sussex Technical School District	09–12	1,341	9.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about Laurel Senior High School

What grades does Laurel Senior High School serve?

Laurel Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Laurel School District.

How many students attend Laurel Senior High School?

Laurel Senior High School reported 753 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 39 Delaware high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 729 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Laurel Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 753 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Laurel Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Laurel Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laurel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Laurel Senior High School in?

Laurel Senior High School is part of Laurel School District, based in Laurel, DE, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Laurel Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laurel Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Laurel Elementary School (0.4 mi), North Laurel Early Learning Academy (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.