Union School District

The Union School District in Pennsylvania serves two schools: Union High School (grades 6-12) and Sligo Elementary School (grades K-5). While the high school has a relatively large student population of 308, the elementary school is smaller with 253 students. Both schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance on state assessments and high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.

Union High School stands out for its highly homogeneous student population, with 99.03% of students identifying as white. The school's graduation rate of 90.4% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.6% is on the higher end. In contrast, Sligo Elementary School has a more diverse student population, with 95.26% white, 1.19% African American, 1.58% Hispanic, and 1.98% two or more races. However, both schools struggle academically, with proficiency rates in math, ELA, and science mostly below the state averages.

The funding disparity between the two schools is also noteworthy, with Union High School spending $14,719 per student, while Sligo Elementary School spends $12,373 per student. This difference may contribute to the academic performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the data suggests that the Union School District faces significant challenges in providing high-quality education to its students, requiring a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve outcomes for all students.