- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Union, PA
Mount Union Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Mount Union Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421602006104
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Union Area Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mount Union · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Union Area Shs has class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Union Area Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, PA.
School address
District: Mount Union Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421602006104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Mount Union Area Shs shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 421602006104 · Mount Union, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 11.5:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Shirley Twp El Sch (279 students)
Mount Union Area Shs shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mount Union Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Union Area Shs
323 students
- Shirley Twp El
Shirley Twp El Sch
279 students
- Mount Union-Ki
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
278 students
- Mount Union Ar
Mount Union Area Jhs
221 students
What this shows Mount Union Area Shs reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Union Area Shs compares
Mount Union Area Shs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Mount Union Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Union Area Sd reports $16,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Union Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Twp El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Union-Kistler El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Union Area Jhs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Union Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Union Area Shs
How many students attend Mount Union Area Shs?
Mount Union Area Shs has 323 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Union, PA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Union Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Union Area Shs is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Union Area Shs?
79.7% of students at Mount Union Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Union Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Mount Union Area Shs is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Mount Union, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Union Area Shs?
Mount Union Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Union Area Shs rank among public schools in Mount Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Union Area Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Union Area Sd?
Besides Mount Union Area Shs, Mount Union Area Sd also operates Shirley Twp El Sch (279 students), Mount Union-Kistler El Sch (278 students), and Mount Union Area Jhs (221 students). See the Mount Union Area Sd district page for the complete list.