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Western Secure Treatment Unit School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 38 students in Western Secure Treatment Unit School District.
Public Schools in Western Secure Treatment Unit School District have a diversity score of 0.36, which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,931 Schools
# Students
38 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
79%
14%
% White
13%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Western Secure Treatment Unit School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Western Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
12 Dakota Dr
Emlenton, PA 16373
(724) 750-8071
Emlenton, PA 16373
(724) 750-8071
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Secure Treatment Unit School District?
Western Secure Treatment Unit School District manages 1 public schools serving 38 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Secure Treatment Unit School District?
79% of Western Secure Treatment Unit School District students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Secure Treatment Unit School District?
Western Secure Treatment Unit School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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