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Laurel Highlands School District

304 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Laurel Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Laurel Highlands School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#430 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
38%
49%
55%
44%
57%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
370 Derrick Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-7371
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
335 Park Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-5851
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Mountain View Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-6208
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Water St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9600
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Laurel Highlands Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Grades: 9-12
| 816 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 #438 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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