Mount Union Area Senior High School

Summary:

Mount Union Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 354 students in grades 9-12 in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Mount Union Area School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 30-40% of Pennsylvania high schools over the past 10 years, with low performance on state standardized tests and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools like Fannett-Metal Senior High School and Williamsburg Community Junior/Senior High School, Mount Union Area Senior High School generally performs worse on academic metrics such as test scores and graduation rates. The school's performance is particularly low for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania high schools for these groups. However, the school performs relatively better for its Disabled student subgroup, ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania high schools on the Keystone Exams for this group.

Over the past 10 years, Mount Union Area Senior High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 386 in 2014-2015 to a low of 552 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other high schools in the state. With consistently low academic performance, a high proportion of students from low-income families, and a declining statewide ranking, Mount Union Area Senior High School faces significant challenges in improving educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066-1754

(814) 542-2518

District: Mount Union Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
549^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,104

Feeder schools for Mount Union Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School
	Shirley Township Elementary School
Middle:	Mount Union Area Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Two or more races:

7.2%

African American:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Union Area Senior High School ranks worse than 80% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mount Union Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), two or more races (7.2%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Union Area Senior High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Mount Union Area Senior High School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Union Area Senior High School is $16,104.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Union Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Union Area Senior High School 549^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Mount Union Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Mount Union Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Union Area School District 506^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Union Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Union Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	29.81	530^th	649	18.3%
2011	44.58	456^th	660	30.9%
2012	47.22	434^th	664	34.6%
2013	33.21	466^th	591	21.2%
2014	35.57	434^th	580	25.2%
2015	55.43	386^th	680	43.2%
2016	46.91	459^th	677	32.2%
2017	50.93	413^th	663	37.7%
2018	49.77	438^th	673	34.9%
2019	47.02	453^rd	693	34.6%
2022	39.58	454^th	634	28.4%
2023	20.48	552^nd	674	18.1%
2024	21.88	549^th	686	20.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Union Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.71	526^th	652	19.3%
2024	24.84	534^th	664	19.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Mount Union Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.82	494^th	665	25.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Union Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.44	288^th	502	42.6%
2024	45.03	237^th	513	53.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Mount Union Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.62	581^st	662	12.2%

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Rank History for White students at Mount Union Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.99	551^st	577	4.5%
2024	11.31	547^th	595	8.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mount Union Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	415	31	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	451
2009	428	18	0	6	n/a	n/a	4	456
2010	440	19	0	7	n/a	n/a	1	467
2011	435	6	0	3	0	15	0	459
2012	427	17	1	5	0	16	0	466
2013	426	24	1	7	0	15	0	473
2014	393	27	1	10	0	14	0	445
2015	414	29	2	11	0	15	0	471
2016	404	23	2	9	0	19	0	457
2017	397	17	1	5	1	27	0	448
2018	400	22	2	8	0	20	0	452
2019	349	19	2	7	0	19	0	396
2020	355	18	0	10	0	16	0	399
2021	331	19	0	13	0	15	0	378
2022	323	17	0	15	1	16	0	372
2023	301	18	0	15	1	19	0	354
2024	278	11	0	8	0	23	0	320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Union Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	451	35.0	12.9	69
2009	456	35.0	13.0	73.9
2010	467	36.2	12.8	46.4
2011	459	35.4	12.9	45.1
2012	466	32.1	14.4	41.2
2013	473	29.6	15.9	40
2014	445	30.9	14.3	49.4
2015	471	31.0	15.1	57.3
2016	457	31.0	14.7	62.4
2017	448	32.2	13.8	81.5
2018	452	34.2	13.1	82.1
2019	396	31.3	12.6	80.1
2020	399	31.9	12.4	80.5
2021	378	32.7	11.5	77.2
2022	372	29.7	12.4	78.5
2023	354	28.3	12.5	79.7
2024	320	29.4	10.8	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Union Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	451	35.0	12.9	69
2009	456	35.0	13.0	73.9
2010	467	36.2	12.8	46.4
2011	459	35.4	12.9	45.1
2012	466	32.1	14.4	41.2
2013	473	29.6	15.9	40
2014	445	30.9	14.3	49.4
2015	471	31.0	15.1	57.3
2016	457	31.0	14.7	62.4
2017	448	32.2	13.8	81.5
2018	452	34.2	13.1	82.1
2019	396	31.3	12.6	80.1
2020	399	31.9	12.4	80.5
2021	378	32.7	11.5	77.2
2022	372	29.7	12.4	78.5
2023	354	28.3	12.5	79.7
2024	320	29.4	10.8	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Union Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,255 (6.0%)	$19,668 (94.0%)	$20,923
2020	$1,092 (6.0%)	$17,113 (94.0%)	$18,206
2021	$314 (1.7%)	$18,149 (98.3%)	$18,464
2022	$483 (3.0%)	$15,621 (97.0%)	$16,104

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Union Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 453^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 552^nd of 674 High schools	16.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Mount Union Area Senior High School)	63.9	20	43.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Mount Union Area Senior High School)	47.6	27.4	20.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Mount Union Area Senior High School)	67.5	42.4	25.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	396	354	10.6%
African American	19	18	5.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	15	114.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	349	301	13.8%
Two or More Races	19	19
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.1%	79.7%	0.4%

Schools Near Mount Union Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Union Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	706 North Shaver Street	Mount Union	17066	Huntingdon County	Mount Union Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 542-2518	320	29	10.8	99.7%	278 (86.9%)	11 (3.4%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.2%)	21.9	549^th of 686 public high schools	20.0%		20.5	552^nd of 674 public high schools	18.1%	3	31.3	29.7	34.9											$16,104	$483	$15,621
Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center	Public	10-12	11893 Technology Drive	Mill Creek	17060	Huntingdon County	Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 643-0951	3	12	.2		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
New Day Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	256 South Fifth St	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	New Day Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 643-7112	158	12	13.1	57.0%	136 (86.1%)	4 (2.5%)	10 (6.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1.9	679^th of 686 public high schools	1.0%		5	643^rd of 674 public high schools	4.6%	36	0.0	4.3	8.3		0.0	0.0	0.0	10.3	10.3		0.0	6.9	5.0	$19,146	$2,340	$16,806
Huntingdon Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Huntingdon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 643-1080	561	46	12.1	46.2%	531 (94.7%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	56.4	329^th of 686 public high schools	52.0%		51.8	363^rd of 674 public high schools	46.1%	34	50.0	46.9	60.1											$21,685	$3,662	$18,022
Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School	Public	6-12	10339 Pogue Road	Three Springs	17264	Huntingdon County	Southern Huntingdon County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 447-5529	617	83	7.4	51.4%	591 (95.8%)	8 (1.3%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	23.6	544^th of 686 public high schools	20.7%		27.5	517^th of 674 public high schools	23.3%	27	28.6	35.1	36.8	37.3	36.1	11.7	28.5	42.7	42.7	49.3	48.8	30.7	43.1	$13,855	$572	$13,283
Youth Forestry Camp #3	Public	7-12	Trough Creek State Park	James Creek	16657	Huntingdon County	Youth Forestry Camp #3	No	No	No	No	(814) 658-3492	38	8	4.7	92.1%	2 (5.3%)	30 (78.9%)	6 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Juniata Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	7775 Juniata Valley Pike	Alexandria	16611	Huntingdon County	Juniata Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 669-4401	377	32	11.7	53.6%	364 (96.6%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	27.8	516^th of 686 public high schools	24.8%		22	547^th of 674 public high schools	18.8%	31	33.4	26.5	49.0	37.1	28.9	5.1	25.3	56.4	56.4	68.6	52.2	51.3	58.3	$15,476	$1,070	$14,406
Williamsburg Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	515 W Third St	Williamsburg	16693	Blair County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 832-2125	223	27	8.2	51.6%	215 (96.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	53.8	357^th of 686 public high schools	48.0%		22.1	546^th of 674 public high schools	19.0%	189	43.4	54.9	54.8		29.4	43.8	36.4	75.0	75.0		55.8	78.2	66.7	$15,827	$1,472	$14,355
Fannett-Metal Senior High School	Public	9-12	14823 Path Valley Road	Willow Hill	17271	Franklin County	Fannett-Metal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 349-2363	112	19	6.0	109.8%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	41.6	459^th of 686 public high schools	33.1%		44.3	428^th of 674 public high schools	36.5%	31	35.9	41.1	56.4											$18,459	$2,983	$15,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Union Area Senior High School

Is Mount Union Area Senior High School a good school?

Mount Union Area Senior High School ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What schools feed into Mount Union Area Senior High School?

Mount Union Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School
Elementary : Shirley Township Elementary School
Middle : Mount Union Area Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Mount Union Area Senior High School?

Students at Mount Union Area Senior High School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Mount Union Area Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Mount Union Area Senior High School.

What district is Mount Union Area Senior High School in?

Mount Union Area School District

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