Mount Union Area Senior High School is a public high school, located in Mount Union Borough, Pennsylvania, that educates students in grades 9–12 in the Mount Union Area School District.
Serving 323 students in grades 9-12, Mount Union Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Union Area SHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Mount Union school district, encompassing approximately 149.6 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to its edges and a furthest reach of 12.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Union Area Sr. High School's student population of 323 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Union Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Union Area Sr. High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2036 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Union Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School is ranked #2036 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mount Union Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mount Union Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Huntingdon Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Union Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Union Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Mount Union Area Sr. High School?
323 students attend Mount Union Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mount Union Area Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Union Area Sr. High School?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Union Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Union Area Sr. High School part of?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School is part of Mount Union Area School District.
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