Laurel Senior High School vs. Delmar High School
Should you attend Laurel Senior High School or Delmar High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurel Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Delmar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 753 students in grades 9-12, Laurel Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Serving 713 students in grades 9-12, Delmar High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
753 students
713 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#74 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
245
185
Grade 10 Students
164
193
Grade 11 Students
180
168
Grade 12 Students
164
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
25%
16%
% Black
25%
16%
% White
40%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%