Laurel High School (Laurel, Delaware)

Laurel High School
LHS
Address
1133 S. Central Ave.
Laurel, Delaware, 19956
USA
Information
Type Public
School district Laurel School District
Superintendent John W. McCoy
President Lois Hartstein
Principal Dean Ivory
Grades 9 - 12
Enrollment 531
 • Grade 9 146
 • Grade 10 140
 • Grade 11 126
 • Grade 12 119
Average class size 15 - 20
School color(s)      Red
     Black
Mascot Bulldog
Rival Delmar High School
Website http://www.lhs.laurel.k12.de.us/

Laurel High School (LHS) 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.

Recognition

In 2006, Laurel High School was recognized as a Superior School by the Delaware Department of Education, 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.)

Athletics

Boys

Girls

External links

Coordinates: 38°33′00″N 75°34′10″W / 38.549911°N 75.569393°W