SUN Area Technical Institute is a public, vocational education institution located in New Berlin, Pennsylvania.
Sun Area Technical Institute serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Area Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sun Area Technical Institute's student population of 13 students has declined by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sun Area Technical Institute is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sun Area Technical Institute?
13 students attend Sun Area Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sun Area Technical Institute students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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 1:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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