How do these schools compare?
| Metric | New Castle SHS | Union Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Castle, PA | New Castle, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 740 | 193 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 50.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | New Castle SHS | Union Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,752 | $17,473 |
| District | New Castle Area SD | Union Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | New Castle SHS | Union Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 83.4% |
| African American | 23.8% | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 17.7% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | New Castle SHS | Union Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 401:1 | 195:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.2% | 24.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 295 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.