Union High School

Summary:

Union High School is a public high school located in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 308 students. The school is part of the Union School District, which is ranked 394 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Union High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (99.03%) compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance lags behind its neighbors. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 40-60% of Pennsylvania high schools over the past several years, with proficiency rates on state exams that are below the state averages and the scores of nearby high-performing schools like Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School and Armstrong Junior/Senior High School. Additionally, Union High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 81.82% over the past three years, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance.

Interestingly, Union High School's performance, as measured by its SchoolDigger ranking and test scores, has generally declined over the past decade, dropping from a high of 99 out of 680 Pennsylvania high schools in 2014-2015 to its current ranking in the 300s-400s. This lack of racial diversity and the school's academic struggles, particularly in comparison to the high-performing nearby schools, may be important factors for parents to consider when evaluating educational options for their children.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 354 Baker Street Suite 1
       Rimersburg, PA  16248


(814) 473-3121

District: Union School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,719 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.0%
Two or more races:
0.6%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Union High School ranks better than 51.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Union High School ranks worse than 58.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.21. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Union High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99%), two or more races (0.6%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union High School is $14,719.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Union High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union High School 435th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Union High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Union High School 395th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Union High School in the ranking list.)

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Union School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union School District 394th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.86 498th 643 22.6%
2004 27.52 539th 663 18.7%
2005 54.59 381st 687 44.5%
2006 39.85 517th 736 29.8%
2007 51.01 455th 749 39.3%
2008 39.25 539th 753 28.4%
2009 47.92 497th 770 35.5%
2010 68.69 263rd 805 67.3%
2011 67.74 295th 825 64.2%
2012 63.82 360th 834 56.8%
2013 58.40 394th 758 48.0%
2014 46.52 462nd 728 36.5%
2015 50.43 450th 835 46.1%
2016 49.81 485th 870 44.3%
2017 52.31 450th 877 48.7%
2018 40.96 543rd 861 36.9%
2019 36.11 590th 891 33.8%
2021 55.57 352nd 797 55.8%
2022 48.50 485th 883 45.1%
2023 53.15 435th 893 51.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.58 422nd 874 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.22 496th 681 27.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Union High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.26 264th 583 54.7%
2004 46.74 365th 590 38.1%
2005 43.25 412th 593 30.5%
2006 27.08 510th 604 15.6%
2007 13.26 553rd 615 10.1%
2008 40.01 456th 621 26.6%
2009 51.82 370th 632 41.5%
2010 64.76 246th 649 62.1%
2011 64.76 266th 660 59.7%
2012 61.83 298th 664 55.1%
2013 23.02 505th 591 14.6%
2014 40.70 411th 580 29.1%
2015 80.64 99th 680 85.4%
2016 44.21 469th 677 30.7%
2017 33.32 493rd 663 25.6%
2018 58.27 371st 673 44.9%
2019 51.45 421st 693 39.2%
2021 32.86 418th 537 22.2%
2022 52.00 376th 634 40.7%
2023 48.21 395th 674 41.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.55 316th 652 51.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.94 432nd 577 25.1%
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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.

Union High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Union High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1989 446 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 433 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 421 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1992 410 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 438 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 420 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1995 437 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 437 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 434 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 436 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 423 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 427 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 409 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 390 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 390 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 391 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 385 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 395 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 372 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 377 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2009 357 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 318 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 325
2011 299 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 304
2012 274 6 0 3 1 0 1 0 285
2013 273 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 276
2014 274 7 1 1 0 0 1 0 284
2015 252 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 257
2016 239 7 2 3 0 0 0 0 251
2017 224 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 233
2018 224 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 232
2019 226 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 236
2020 257 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 264
2021 303 4 0 2 2 0 1 0 312
2022 293 4 0 3 2 0 1 0 303
2023 305 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 308

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 Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 28.4 16.5 n/a
1989 451 28.4 15.8 n/a
1990 438 28.5 15.3 0
1991 421 30.0 14.0 n/a
1992 413 30.0 13.7 n/a
1993 444 27.5 16.1 n/a
1994 423 28.0 15.1 n/a
1995 439 28.5 15.4 n/a
1996 439 28.5 15.4 n/a
1997 438 29.0 15.1 n/a
1998 438 29.0 15.1 n/a
1999 426 30.0 14.2 n/a
2000 428 30.0 14.3 40.2
2001 410 29.0 14.1 45.6
2002 392 28.5 13.8 38.5
2003 392 28.5 13.8 38.5
2004 393 27.5 14.3 44.5
2005 388 26.5 14.6 38.9
2006 400 27.6 14.5 42
2007 375 29.0 12.9 39.5
2008 381 31.0 12.3 46.5
2009 365 30.7 11.9 37.8
2010 325 30.7 10.5 43.8
2011 304 30.0 10.1 44.1
2012 285 26.0 10.9 48.8
2013 276 29.5 9.3 48.2
2014 284 22.5 12.6 48.6
2015 257 22.0 11.6 49.8
2016 251 22.0 11.4 50.6
2017 233 21.6 10.7 45.5
2018 232 23.2 9.9 44.8
2019 236 23.2 10.1 48.3
2020 264 23.2 11.3 84.1
2021 312 35.5 8.7 50
2022 303 34.3 8.8 51.5
2023 308 26.3 11.7 81.8

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 Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 28.4 16.5 n/a
1989 451 28.4 15.8 n/a
1990 438 28.5 15.3 0
1991 421 30.0 14.0 n/a
1992 413 30.0 13.7 n/a
1993 444 27.5 16.1 n/a
1994 423 28.0 15.1 n/a
1995 439 28.5 15.4 n/a
1996 439 28.5 15.4 n/a
1997 438 29.0 15.1 n/a
1998 438 29.0 15.1 n/a
1999 426 30.0 14.2 n/a
2000 428 30.0 14.3 40.2
2001 410 29.0 14.1 45.6
2002 392 28.5 13.8 38.5
2003 392 28.5 13.8 38.5
2004 393 27.5 14.3 44.5
2005 388 26.5 14.6 38.9
2006 400 27.6 14.5 42
2007 375 29.0 12.9 39.5
2008 381 31.0 12.3 46.5
2009 365 30.7 11.9 37.8
2010 325 30.7 10.5 43.8
2011 304 30.0 10.1 44.1
2012 285 26.0 10.9 48.8
2013 276 29.5 9.3 48.2
2014 284 22.5 12.6 48.6
2015 257 22.0 11.6 49.8
2016 251 22.0 11.4 50.6
2017 233 21.6 10.7 45.5
2018 232 23.2 9.9 44.8
2019 236 23.2 10.1 48.3
2020 264 23.2 11.3 84.1
2021 312 35.5 8.7 50
2022 303 34.3 8.8 51.5
2023 308 26.3 11.7 81.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Union High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $898 (5.8%) $14,456 (94.2%) $15,354
2020 $882 (6.6%) $12,578 (93.4%) $13,460
2021 $975 (6.5%) $13,999 (93.5%) $14,973
2022 $1,505 (10.2%) $13,214 (89.8%) $14,719

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 590th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 435th of 893 Middle schools
 17.5%
Ranks 421st of 693 High schoolsRanks 395th of 674 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Union High School)23.923.3
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union High School)60.960
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Union High School)9.326.8
 17.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Union High School)53.553.7
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union High School)34.948.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Union High School)6025.9
 34.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Union High School)6443.9
 20.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Union High School)6465
 1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Union High School)16.828.5
 11.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Union High School)53.553.7
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Union High School)48.353.2
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236308
 30.5%
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White226305
 35%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%81.8%
 33.5%


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Union High School ranks 395th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Union High School are 99% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Union High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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