How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mount Union Area SHS | Shirley Twp El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mount Union, PA | Mount Union, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 323 | 279 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.7% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mount Union Area SHS | Shirley Twp El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,559 | $19,559 |
| District | Mount Union Area SD | Mount Union Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mount Union Area SHS | Shirley Twp El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 81.0% |
| African American | 4.6% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 12.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mount Union Area SHS | Shirley Twp El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 107.7:1 | 279:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 70.9% | 14.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.