At a glance
Reported students
740
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721.5
New Castle SHS: 740 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 801
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about New Castle SHS
New Castle SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New Castle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to New Castle Area SD. NCES reports 740 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 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 (50.5%) and Black (23.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Castle SHS
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.5%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black23.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.7%
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
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in New Castle Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–02
736 reported students
Washington Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
707 reported students
New Castle JHS
Middle · Grades 06–08
689 reported students
Public schools near New Castle SHS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County Career and Technical Center High · Lawrence County Career and Technical Center | 09–12 | 418 | 2.1 mi |
| Union Area HS High · Union Area SD | 09–12 | 193 | 2.3 mi |
| Shenango HS High · Shenango Area SD | 07–12 | 449 | 3 mi |
| Neshannock JSHS High · Neshannock Township SD | 07–12 | 545 | 4.3 mi |
| Laurel HS High · Laurel SD | 09–12 | 313 | 4.3 mi |
| Mohawk SHS High · Mohawk Area SD | 09–12 | 406 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Castle SHS
What grades does New Castle SHS serve?
New Castle SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New Castle Area SD.
How many students attend New Castle SHS?
New Castle SHS reported 740 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 801 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Castle SHS?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 740 students and 48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Castle SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Castle SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Castle Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is New Castle SHS in?
New Castle SHS is part of New Castle Area SD, based in New Castle, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Castle SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lawrence County Career and Technical Center (2.1 mi), Union Area HS (2.3 mi), Shenango HS (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.