Union Area High School
School Overview
Union Area High School is a public school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Union Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 74% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 191 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 18 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 191 students are attending Union Area High School. By gender, there are 108 and 83 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Union Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 6 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 18 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Union Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 18 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 18 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 191 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,261 Households |
| Population | 5,317 |
| Male | 2,399 |
| Female | 2,929 |
| Child Population | 1,253 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,429 Units |
| Average House Value | $88,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,011 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% |
| Average Household Income | $50,453 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.45% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Union Area High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 51 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 50 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Union Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 51 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 50 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Union Area School District
In Union Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania
4 private schools are serving students in NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.