Uniontown Area Senior High School

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Uniontown Area Senior High School ranks 371 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Uniontown Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, part of the Uniontown Area School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of racial backgrounds, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic families.

Uniontown Area Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its academic performance over the years, with a high ranking of 118 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021, but a drop to 371 out of 674 in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating. This performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Carmichaels Area High School and Mapletown Junior/Senior High School, which have higher rankings and star ratings. The school's graduation rate has also declined, from 82.8% in 2018-2019 to 77.1% in 2022-2023, with a higher dropout rate compared to nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Uniontown Area Senior High School has shown some strengths, particularly in supporting its African American and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, whose performance is relatively stronger compared to the overall school. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and addressing the specific needs of its diverse student population, Uniontown Area Senior High School has the potential to improve its academic and social-emotional outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

146 E Fayette St
Uniontown, PA 15401-3666

(724) 439-5000

District: Uniontown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
371^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,420

Feeder schools for Uniontown Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Ben Franklin School
	Franklin School
	Lafayette Elementary School
	Marclay School
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	Menallen School
	Wharton School
Middle:	A J McMullen School
	Lafayette Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 668

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

African American:

12.9%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Uniontown Area Senior High School ranks worse than 55% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.24. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Uniontown Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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 (76.6%), African American (12.9%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Uniontown Area Senior High School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Uniontown Area Senior High School employs 48.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Uniontown Area Senior High School is $21,420.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Uniontown Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniontown Area Senior High School 371^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Uniontown Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Uniontown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniontown Area School District 378^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Uniontown Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Uniontown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	56.51	295^th	583	49.4%
2004	49.39	347^th	590	41.2%
2005	41.39	429^th	593	27.7%
2006	50.70	365^th	604	39.6%
2007	54.86	354^th	615	42.4%
2008	53.66	348^th	621	44.0%
2009	50.67	380^th	632	39.9%
2010	59.73	301^st	649	53.6%
2011	37.61	500^th	660	24.2%
2012	41.71	470^th	664	29.2%
2013	46.72	388^th	591	34.3%
2014	50.12	354^th	580	39.0%
2015	60.34	343^rd	680	49.6%
2016	52.76	412^th	677	39.1%
2017	59.01	351^st	663	47.1%
2018	50.94	428^th	673	36.4%
2019	45.19	461^st	693	33.5%
2021	77.02	118^th	537	78.0%
2022	57.89	317^th	634	50.0%
2023	51.24	371^st	674	45.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.86	160^th	652	75.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Uniontown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.83	80^th	260	69.2%

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Rank History for White students at Uniontown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.45	358^th	577	38.0%

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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 Uniontown Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1149	114	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	-68	1203
1989	1097	110	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	1211
1990	1046	115	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1163
1991	1041	98	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1139
1992	1027	101	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	1132
1993	1000	81	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1084
1994	1008	86	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1097
1995	1055	97	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	1159
1996	1055	97	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	1159
1997	1079	90	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	1174
1998	1080	103	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	1189
1999	957	114	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1074
2000	899	110	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2001	919	113	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1037
2002	950	152	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2003	950	152	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2004	923	164	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2005	930	161	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1099
2006	959	170	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1135
2007	908	162	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1078
2008	854	165	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2009	797	165	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	970
2010	787	175	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
2011	769	184	2	2	0	0	0	0	957
2012	691	160	5	5	0	0	34	0	895
2013	657	150	3	6	0	0	30	0	846
2014	662	148	5	6	0	0	19	0	840
2015	637	153	3	5	0	1	29	0	828
2016	628	135	3	8	0	2	34	0	810
2017	616	134	3	8	1	5	37	0	804
2018	598	128	4	8	1	2	36	0	777
2019	628	114	5	12	1	1	32	0	793
2020	597	127	3	11	0	5	37	0	780
2021	569	104	4	8	1	7	40	0	733
2022	565	93	6	14	1	6	41	0	726
2023	512	86	6	15	2	7	40	0	668

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1203	67.2	17.9	n/a
1989	1211	68.8	17.6	n/a
1990	1163	72.0	16.1	0
1991	1139	72.0	15.8	n/a
1992	1132	70.0	16.1	n/a
1993	1084	61.0	17.8	n/a
1994	1097	60.0	18.3	n/a
1995	1159	60.0	19.3	n/a
1996	1159	60.0	19.3	n/a
1997	1174	58.0	20.2	n/a
1998	1189	64.0	18.6	n/a
1999	1074	67.0	16.0	n/a
2000	1014	66.0	15.4	32.9
2001	1037	66.0	15.7	31.6
2002	1109	64.0	17.3	36.9
2003	1109	64.0	17.3	36.9
2004	1094	70.0	15.6	37.2
2005	1099	72.0	15.3	37.2
2006	1135	71.0	16.0	47.2
2007	1078	66.7	16.2	31.5
2008	1026	73.7	13.9	32.9
2009	970	73.0	13.3	40.8
2010	965	75.0	12.8	42.8
2011	957	71.0	13.4	42
2012	895	64.0	13.9	43.8
2013	846	57.0	14.8	50.8
2014	840	61.0	13.7	53.3
2015	828	63.0	13.1	58.8
2016	810	61.0	13.2	98.8
2017	804	58.8	13.6	81.2
2018	777	58.8	13.2	79.7
2019	793	55.8	14.2	65.7
2020	780	51.8	15.0	76.3
2021	733	50.8	14.4	69.2
2022	726	48.8	14.8	79.6
2023	668	48.8	13.6	74

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 Uniontown Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1203	67.2	17.9	n/a
1989	1211	68.8	17.6	n/a
1990	1163	72.0	16.1	0
1991	1139	72.0	15.8	n/a
1992	1132	70.0	16.1	n/a
1993	1084	61.0	17.8	n/a
1994	1097	60.0	18.3	n/a
1995	1159	60.0	19.3	n/a
1996	1159	60.0	19.3	n/a
1997	1174	58.0	20.2	n/a
1998	1189	64.0	18.6	n/a
1999	1074	67.0	16.0	n/a
2000	1014	66.0	15.4	32.9
2001	1037	66.0	15.7	31.6
2002	1109	64.0	17.3	36.9
2003	1109	64.0	17.3	36.9
2004	1094	70.0	15.6	37.2
2005	1099	72.0	15.3	37.2
2006	1135	71.0	16.0	47.2
2007	1078	66.7	16.2	31.5
2008	1026	73.7	13.9	32.9
2009	970	73.0	13.3	40.8
2010	965	75.0	12.8	42.8
2011	957	71.0	13.4	42
2012	895	64.0	13.9	43.8
2013	846	57.0	14.8	50.8
2014	840	61.0	13.7	53.3
2015	828	63.0	13.1	58.8
2016	810	61.0	13.2	98.8
2017	804	58.8	13.6	81.2
2018	777	58.8	13.2	79.7
2019	793	55.8	14.2	65.7
2020	780	51.8	15.0	76.3
2021	733	50.8	14.4	69.2
2022	726	48.8	14.8	79.6
2023	668	48.8	13.6	74

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 Uniontown Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$128 (0.7%)	$18,154 (99.3%)	$18,282
2020	$113 (0.6%)	$17,530 (99.4%)	$17,643
2021	$803 (4.1%)	$18,959 (95.9%)	$19,762
2022	$2,402 (11.2%)	$19,017 (88.8%)	$21,420

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Uniontown Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 461^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 371^st of 674 High schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Uniontown Area Senior High School)	61.1	19.7	41.4%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Uniontown Area Senior High School)	46.7	50	3.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Uniontown Area Senior High School)	67.5	66.1	1.4%
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	793	668	15.8%
African American	114	86	24.6%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	12	15	25%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	628	512	18.5%
Two or More Races	32	40	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.7%	74%	8.3%

Schools Near Uniontown Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th 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 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
Uniontown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	146 E Fayette St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 439-5000	668	49	13.6	74.0%	512 (76.6%)	86 (12.9%)	15 (2.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	40 (6.0%)	51.2	371^st of 674 public high schools	45.0%		57.9	317^th of 634 public high schools	50.0%	54	19.7	50.0	66.1									$21,420	$2,402	$19,017
Laurel Highlands Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 Bailey Ave	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-4741	831	60	13.8	30.8%	724 (87.1%)	52 (6.3%)	9 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.7%)	26.9	522^nd of 674 public high schools	22.6%		34.2	479^th of 634 public high schools	24.4%	43	3.2	40.9	49.0									$17,521	$471	$17,049
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	Public	9-12	175 Georges Fairchance Road	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(724) 437-2721	9	24	.3		8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Albert Gallatin Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1119 Township Dr	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 564-2024	964	64	15.0	75.8%	875 (90.8%)	34 (3.5%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	43	440^th of 674 public high schools	34.7%		45.3	420^th of 634 public high schools	33.8%	20	21.1	48.6	58.0									$16,622	$2,374	$14,248
Connellsville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 Falcon Drive	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 628-1350	1,001	68	14.6	100.0%	937 (93.6%)	18 (1.8%)	14 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.5%)	33.6	491^st of 674 public high schools	27.2%		54.5	353^rd of 634 public high schools	44.3%	138	17.6	30.3	61.8									$19,782	$3,385	$16,397
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	720 Locust Street	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 626-0236	343	22	15.9	60.6%	325 (94.8%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	6.4	620^th of 674 public high schools	8.0%		4	607^th of 634 public high schools	4.3%	13	7.5	13.8	20.2
Brownsville Area High School	Public	9-12	One Falcon Drive	Brownsville	15417	Fayette County	Brownsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-8200	434	31	14.2	77.4%	340 (78.3%)	35 (8.1%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.3%)	17.9	563^rd of 674 public high schools	16.5%		17.8	538^th of 634 public high schools	15.1%	25	14.3	32.9	36.1									$19,252	$2,204	$17,047
Mapletown Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Mapletown Rd	Greensboro	15338	Greene County	Southeastern Greene School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 943-3401	250	26	9.5	81.6%	248 (99.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.8	270^th of 674 public high schools	59.9%		60.6	286^th of 634 public high schools	54.9%	16	46.3	51.2	62.8	30.3	28.6	29.5	45.7	45.7	51.5	48.6	50.0	$24,255	$696	$23,559
Frazier High School	Public	9-12	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	283	25	11.5	27.6%	269 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	8.6	610^th of 674 public high schools	9.5%					(n/a)	7.8	18.8	29.4									$18,100	$856	$17,244
Carmichaels Area High School	Public	9-12	215 North Vine Street	Carmichaels	15320	Greene County	Carmichaels Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 966-5045	285	27	10.7	25.6%	268 (94.0%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	75	151^st of 674 public high schools	77.6%		51.4	382^nd of 634 public high schools	39.7%	231	45.7	64.9	70.2									$15,840	$1,234	$14,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Uniontown Area Senior High School

What schools feed into Uniontown Area Senior High School?

Uniontown Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ben Franklin School
Elementary : Franklin School
Elementary : Lafayette Elementary School
Elementary : Marclay School
Elementary : Menallen School
Elementary : Wharton School
Middle : A J McMullen School
Middle : Lafayette Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Uniontown Area Senior High School?

Students at Uniontown Area Senior High School are 77% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Uniontown Area Senior High School in?

Uniontown Area School District

How many students attend Uniontown Area Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 668 students attended Uniontown Area Senior High School.

Is Uniontown Area Senior High School a good school?

Uniontown Area Senior High School ranks 371^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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