Enrollment
1,252
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210321000215
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Laurel High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Laurel High School
North Laurel High School is a higher-need, large high school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 1,252 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 27% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,252 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among London's high schools, it stands alongside South Laurel High School (1,119 students): North Laurel High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 22.8:1).
Laurel County also operates South Laurel High School (1,119 students) and North Laurel Middle School (970 students) alongside North Laurel High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Laurel High School compares
North Laurel High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes North Laurel High School.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,252 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Laurel High School a good school?
North Laurel High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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