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New Castle SHS

300 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101

Ranked 402 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in New Castle
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

New Castle SHS

300 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101

About New Castle SHS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 50% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
732
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 55.46%
Asian 0.27%
Hispanic 6.69%
Black 22.81%
Two+ Races 14.62%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
55.46%
Asian
0.27%
Hispanic
6.69%
Black
22.81%
Two+ Races
14.62%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 732
51.64%
378 Female
48.36%
354 Male

Student Population

732 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

366 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

New Castle SHS Contact Information

Address

300 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA, 16101

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Phone

(724) 656-4700

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Website

ncasd.com

TOP 402 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at New Castle SHS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The New Castle Senior High School has expanded its academic and career programs including an increase in student support programs and updating of classroom technology resources. The school is still building relationships with local organizations to provide students with opportunities for leadership development, workforce readiness activities and community engagement. Students participate in athletics, arts productions and other extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q1. What are the extra curricular activities at New Castle SHS?

Ans. Students are involved in athletics, clubs, music programs, theater activities and student leadership organizations.

Q2. Does New Castle SHS have career and technical education programs?

Ans. Yes, the school provides vocational and career-focused learning opportunities for students interested in technical fields.

Q3. Does New Castle SHS have counseling?

Ans. Yes, students have access to academic counseling, college planning and career guidance services.

Q4. What arts programs are available at New Castle SHS?

Ans. The school offers programs in band, choir, theater and visual arts to promote creative development.

Q5. What support does New Castle SHS provide to ensure student success?

Ans. The school provides support for students in the form of academic assistance programs, extracurricular involvement, counseling services and college readiness resources.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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