Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Union Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Union Area High School's student population of 189 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union Area High School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Union Area High School often compared to?
Union Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Wilmington Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Area High School?
The graduation rate of Union Area High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Union Area High School?
189 students attend Union Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Union Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Area High School?
Union Area High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Area High School offer ?
Union Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Area High School part of?
Union Area High School is part of Union Area SD School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2010
I went to this school myself, it was good then but it is better now. They have helped my children with their english since
they were adopted from the Ukraine. They still help with any problem they may have with everyday life. Thank You
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