Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Union Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Union Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Area High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Area High School?
The graduation rate of Union Area High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Union Area High School?
203 students attend Union Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Union Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Area High School?
Union Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Area High School offer ?
Union Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Area High School part of?
I went to this school myself, it was good then but it is better now. They have helped my children with their english since
they were adopted from the Ukraine. They still help with any problem they may have with everyday life. Thank You
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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