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North Laurel High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 1373 students

 
 
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Posted May 17, 2008

this is and excellent school i am about to graduate and i would just like to thank freddy cornett and larry welch two of the few good teachers and north laurel high school
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 30, 2008

I am about to graduate from North and I think that it is a very fine school with teachers who are willing to help you to succeed!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2007

The great majority of teachers in this school lack the will to help students who genuinely want to succeed.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 9, 2007

Excellent Leadership. The school is in outstanding condition!
—Submitted by Hobbs Jessica, a former student


Posted May 30, 2007

I have had 2 children to graduate from NLHS and one who is attending now. I have been very pleased with the education that each of my children have received while attending North. I would rate several of the teachers among the best in the state. Roger and Sue Wright, Lynn White, Tami Herrell, Bridget Napier and Susie McCowan just to name a few. I have gone through 3 administrators while my children have been there and I have been pleased with all of their leadership qualities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2006

I am attended North for four years, I thought it was a very good school. The teachers were really great for the most part. The activities and sports were great. Everyone was very helpful.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 29, 2005

Just a note, I have a child who has attended both South High and North High. Comparing the two, I think North High has better class choices and the 6 classes instead of 4 blocks is a better way of teaching. They have more classes to help with career choices as well as DRIVERS ED. Rachel G. who is a counselor is awesome, Sharon Y. is awesome as well. I am sure alot of other people there are as well, I have only dealt with those two and the office staff whom are great to deal with as well. Secondly, the traffic situation at North is absolutely the smoothest traffic flow I have ever seen. South High traffic is dangerous and NO ONE, including the parents give turn signals, everyone just zooms in and out and someone will be killed or badly hurt if something isn't done with this situation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2005

We are absolutely disgusted with the way that the staff at NLHS has treated our daughter this past year. As parents were snubbed and spoken to with condescending tones whenever we dealt with the administration. I am looking into every option out there so that my child will not have to be subjected to another year at this miserable institution!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2005

The NJROTC program here is excellent. I am a third year cadet and I am about to be a fourth year cadet. Without this school, I couldn't have had an oportunity to be in this program. North Laurel High School is a great place to learn.
—Submitted by Joseph Osborne, a student


Posted March 26, 2005

North Laurel High School is a great school for anyone to go to. The administration is so caring and giving. Like Micah said, they'll do anything to help us. The subject matter that is taught is wonderful. The teachers definitely help to prepare you for future education. If you're ever having trouble in a class, they'll do everything they can to help. We have great sport teams. Plus, although our school is strict, they still allow us to have fun. Personally, I love North and couldnt imagine ever going to another school.
—Submitted by Ashley, a student


Posted December 29, 2004

I am the parent of a former NLHS student. My daughter was ranked number one in her class two years ago. Beth S, my daughter is now attending an ivoy league school and is receiving all As. This is possible because she received such an academic backing at NLHS. South is not any better than north. If your student is willing to study and go the distance the school will not matter. -Mrs. Scoville
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2004

I am a parent who relocated 3 years ago to London. I did some investigating myself on both high schools in the area (North and South Laurel). I heard the same thing from everyone I talked to. The better students attend South Laurel High. This has proven to be fact in their state-wide test scores. I chose to send my child to South and you should do the same!
—Submitted by Kelly Begley, a parent


Posted June 12, 2004

This is a great school.It's a regular school.The teachers are great they do all they can to help us with anything we need.The principle and the rest of the staff, helps us with problems that occur outside of the school when we ask for it.Our curriculum covers everything a student needs to be successful in the real world.Parents care about what happens in our school.Students act responseibly and try to make our school its best.Anyone who moves or is looking for a new school.I suggest this school to you.
—Submitted by Micah Wolf, a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
45%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

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Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 82%
Black 2% 11%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
London, KY 40741
Phone: (606) 862-4699

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