Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, Maryland | (301) 497-2050|
(301) 497-2050
#6,211 in National Rankings
Overall Score 64.82/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Overview of Laurel High School
Laurel High School is ranked 109th within Maryland. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Laurel High School is 28%. The total minority enrollment is 96%, and 69% of students are economically disadvantaged. Laurel High School is 1 of 30 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools.
Laurel High School 2024 Rankings
Laurel High School is ranked #6,211 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
28%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
8%Reading Proficiency
48%Science Proficiency
19%Graduation Rate
71%
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How Laurel High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 210 schools ranked in Maryland.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #7,697 | #140 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #8,821 | #157 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #6,768 | #81 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #2,975 | #36 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #17,226 | #190 |
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Students/Teachers at Laurel High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,134
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
96.4%
Minority Enrollment
96.4%
Minority Enrollment
50.4%
Black
41.1%
Hispanic
3.6%
White
3.1%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
69%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
62%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
7%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
120
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Test Scores at Laurel High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
16.2/100
Subject Proficiency:
Maryland administered the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
14
20
N/A
48
50
48
22
40
19
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program
61.7%
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
41.1%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
43.1%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
21.6%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
58.7%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
28%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
8%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
29%
Exam Pass Rate
25%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
9%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
8%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
89%
Exam Pass Rate
52%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
71% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
Yes
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
30
Total Students
42,337
College Readiness (district average)
13.0
Proficient in Reading (district average)
48%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
14%
Proficient in Science (district average)
22%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, Maryland 20707
#6,211 in National Rankings
#109 in Maryland High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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