Top Rankings
New Castle Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,966 students in New Castle Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in New Castle Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,966 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Castle Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
609 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
21%
14%
# White Students
1,593 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
54%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
563 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
274
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
276
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
233
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
222
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,209 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,621 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,209
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,621
$23,073
Best New Castle Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Castle Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
New Castle Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Euclid Avenue
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 656-4729
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 656-4729
Grades: 3-5
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Magnet School
900 East Main St.
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4735
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4735
Grades: K-2
| 775 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Castle Area School District?
New Castle Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,966 students.
What is the rank of New Castle Area School District?
New Castle Area School District is ranked #604 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle Area School District?
54% of New Castle Area School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Castle Area School District?
New Castle Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is New Castle Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,621 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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