For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,691 students in Laurel Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Laurel Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,691 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Laurel Highlands School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#439 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
57%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
139 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,270 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
84%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
203
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,427 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,468
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,427
$23,119
Best Laurel Highlands School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Derrick Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-7371
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-7371
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Mountain View Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-6208
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-6208
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 Park Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-5851
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-5851
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Water St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9600
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9600
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel Highlands Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel Highlands School District?
Laurel Highlands School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,691 students.
What is the rank of Laurel Highlands School District?
Laurel Highlands School District is ranked #421 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel Highlands School District?
84% of Laurel Highlands School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel Highlands School District?
Laurel Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Laurel Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,427 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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