- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Castle, PA
Union Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Union Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422406002712
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Area Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Area Hs ranks #2 of 5 high schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Union Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422406002712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Union Area Hs held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 422406002712 · New Castle, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 10.7:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Memorial El Sch (320 students)
Union Area Hs held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Union Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Memorial
Union Memorial El Sch
320 students
- This school
Union Area Hs
193 students
- Union Area Ms
Union Area Ms
174 students
What this shows Union Area Hs reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Area Hs compares
Union Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 13% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 13% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$17,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Union Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Area Sd reports $17,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Memorial El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in New Castle
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
New Castle Shs
Standard public school
740 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lawrence County Ctc
Vocational / career-technical school
418 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Shs
Standard public school
406 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hs
Standard public school
313 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Area Hs
How many students attend Union Area Hs?
Union Area Hs has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Area Hs is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Union Area Hs?
50.5% of students at Union Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Union Area Hs is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Area Hs?
Union Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Union Area Hs rank among high schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Area Hs ranks #2 of 5 high schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Area Sd?
Besides Union Area Hs, Union Area Sd also operates Union Memorial El Sch (320 students) and Union Area Ms (174 students). See the Union Area Sd district page for the complete list.