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Union Area High School

Union Area SD · Lawrence County · 2106 Camden Ave, New Castle, PA 16101.0

(724)658-4501

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8/10
#188
Rank 188 out of 625
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #242 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #175 · 72nd percentile
Science8/10 · #151 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Union Area High School sits in Lawrence County's New Castle area, offering a solid academic experience with particular strength in math and science — a nice fit for families who want a well-rounded public school without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. The surrounding region has a tight-knit, working-class character that carries over into the school community, where students tend to know each other well and staff invest personally in their success. Families looking for a genuinely community-rooted school in western Pennsylvania's Rust Belt landscape will find Union Area a dependable, underrated choice.

Student Demographics

42 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
36 (86%)
African American
4 (10%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)
American Indian
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged25 (60%)
Students with Disabilities6 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

193
Enrollment
15.3
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

100%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
24.7%
AP Participation
of students
48
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #306 · 54th percentile

33 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found