Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Mount Union Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Union Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Union Area Sr. High School's student population of 320 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Union Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Union Area Sr. High School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1000 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Union Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School is ranked #1000 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mount Union Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mount Union Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Huntingdon Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Union Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Union Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Union Area Sr. High School?
320 students attend Mount Union Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mount Union Area Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Union Area Sr. High School?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Union Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Union Area Sr. High School part of?
Mount Union Area Sr. High School is part of Mount Union Area School District.
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