Sun Area Technical Institute

Sun Area Technical Institute serves 79 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sun Area Technical Institute's student population of 79 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sun Area Technical Institute is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sun Area Technical Institute?
79 students attend Sun Area Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sun Area Technical Institute students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Area Technical Institute?
Sun Area Technical Institute has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sun Area Technical Institute offer ?
Sun Area Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sun Area Technical Institute part of?
Sun Area Technical Institute is part of Sun Area Technical Institute School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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