Union Area High School

Union Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2106 Camden Ave,  New Castle, PA
Union Area School District
3.5
2.6
203 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
28.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
209:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
86.1%
Black
9.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Slippery Rock University 46 Students
Youngstown State University 40 Students
University of Pittsburgh 38 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 20 Students
Westminster College - Pennsylvania 20 Students
Penn State 18 Students
Kent State University 17 Students
PennWest Clarion 11 Students
Ohio University 10 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 16 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Business 11 Students
Biology 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
English 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 52 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
2/14/2022
I will be honest i have never gone to union actually i go to mohawk but overall i did my research and it seems like a cool school the only thing not to like about the school is the sports programs but of course the programs are not going to be good in a school with around 300 people but it looks like the academics are great mostly due to the fact it is a small school so i would guess less kids in a classroom so more interaction between a teacher and their kids union i have been in that area tons of times i love how quiet it is it at least seems to me that it is safer than most of new castle so overall while it may not be as big as new castle mohawk shenango blackhawk or beaver falls it still is a great school in a great suburb of new castle and they love their scotties!
4.0 NicheUser
5/30/2016
Going to a small school such as Union helps all the students to have a good relationship with the teachers. The teachers know all the students names. Also if you ever need help you can stop into one of their classrooms or email them online.
2.0 NicheUser
4/13/2015
The school does not take bullying very seriously.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 9 Reviews
5.0 other
3/8/2017
I love this school so much great education
3.0 other
10/3/2016
My daughter transfered from Beaver Falls last year, where she was constantly bullied and got in trouble frequently. Since she has been here she has had no major problems with any students and/or teachers. The school is in a nice area, small, with a small population of students. Therefore, more stude...
1.0 parent
10/16/2015
I wish I could give this school 0 stars. Union Jr/Sr High is a horrible school. My daughter has been going there since kindergarten, she's in 8th grade now and I've had enough. So last week I put her in NeCa High. The teachers do not care, the principal is a joke, and the bullying is seriously out o...
1.0 student
10/22/2014
This school isn't ran like it should be and bullying is a major problem. The current principal's way of discipline is completely ridiculous. The bullying problem in this school has gotten so bad that I have decided to take up cyber school (which is an option I thought I would never take) because I h...

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Union Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Castle, PA, in the Union Township Lawrence neighborhood, and is served by the Union Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 203 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 64.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Union Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $96,348. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Castle Junior/Senior High School, Union Area Middle School, New Castle Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what New Castle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union Area High School.

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