PAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

New Castle SHS — School Profile & District Info

High|New Castle, Pennsylvania|New Castle Area SD

New Castle, PA 16101

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
732
Student:Teacher
15.6:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
21-39%
Math Proficiency
45-49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
Chronic Absenteeism
41.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
6 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
10 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Worse than average in PA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,986
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 63%Local 17%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$152,511
+0.5% YoY
New Castle, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

740
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle SHS

New Castle SHS has a total enrollment of 732 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in New Castle, PA.

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