Laurel High School (Laurel, Delaware)
Encyclopedia
Laurel High School is a public high school in Laurel
, Delaware
, a community in Sussex County
. The total 2009–2010 high school enrollment was 531. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15 to 1.
, and as one of America's Best High Schools in 2008, by U.S. News & World Report. Their students have been recognized for "their school and community service, sportsmanship, and performance in the classroom and on the competition field."
It is possible to prepare all students to contribute as productive citizens and set a foundation for life long learning; successful learning must include cultural, extra-curricular, and community involvement; Instilling high standards in our students prepare them for success in the future; students learn best in a caring, safe environment."
Core values: Discipline, Achievement, Work Ethic, Goals, and Service (D.A.W.G.S.)
Laurel, Delaware
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,668 people, 1,389 households, and 957 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,215.9 people per square mile . There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 943.0 per square mile...
, Delaware
Delaware
Delaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania...
, a community in Sussex County
Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Delaware. As of 2010 the population was 197,145, an increase of 25.9% over the previous decade. The county seat is Georgetown. The Seaford Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Sussex County.Sussex County is...
. The total 2009–2010 high school enrollment was 531. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15 to 1.
Recognition
In 2006, Laurel High School was recognized as a Superior School by the Delaware Department of EducationDelaware Department of Education
The Delaware Department of Education is the state education agency of Delaware. It is headquartered in the John G. Townsend Building in Dover, with auxiliary offices in the John W. Collette Education Resource Center in Dover....
, and as one of America's Best High Schools in 2008, by U.S. News & World Report. Their students have been recognized for "their school and community service, sportsmanship, and performance in the classroom and on the competition field."
Enrollment
| 2008–2009 | 2009–2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| African American | 27.0 | 26.7% |
| Asian American | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| White | 67.3% | 67.4% |
Vision and mission statement
"To produce world class learners who become responsible citizens through school and community partnerships. All students will be actively engaged in learning through the use of research based instructional strategies.It is possible to prepare all students to contribute as productive citizens and set a foundation for life long learning; successful learning must include cultural, extra-curricular, and community involvement; Instilling high standards in our students prepare them for success in the future; students learn best in a caring, safe environment."
Core values: Discipline, Achievement, Work Ethic, Goals, and Service (D.A.W.G.S.)