- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · London, KY
North Laurel High School
Federal NCES profile for North Laurel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210321000215
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Laurel High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in London · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Laurel High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Laurel High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
North Laurel High School held near 1,260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 210321000215 · London, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,252 enr · 19.3:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Laurel High School (1,119 students)
North Laurel High School held near 1,260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Laurel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- North Laurel M
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- South Laurel M
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- Hunter Hills E
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- London Element
London Elementary School
592 students
What this shows North Laurel High School reports 1,252 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Laurel High School compares
North Laurel High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,252
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, North Laurel High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Laurel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Laurel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| London Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Laurel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in London
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,252 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Laurel High School
How many students attend North Laurel High School?
North Laurel High School has 1,252 students enrolled. It is a high school in London, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,300 (2022-23) → 1,260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Laurel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Laurel High School is 19.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Laurel High School?
54.7% of students at North Laurel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Laurel High School?
The largest demographic group at North Laurel High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Laurel High School?
North Laurel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Laurel High School rank among high schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, North Laurel High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in London on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel County?
Besides North Laurel High School, Laurel County also operates South Laurel High School (1,119 students), North Laurel Middle School (970 students), and South Laurel Middle School (837 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.