How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Union Area HS | Union Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Castle, PA | New Castle, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 193 | 174 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.5% | 61.1% |
| 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 | Union Area HS | Union Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,300 | $19,300 |
| District | Union Area SD | Union Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Union Area HS | Union Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 71.8% |
| African American | 10.4% | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Union Area HS | Union Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 193:1 | 174:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 17 |
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.