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Mount Union Area Sr. High School vs. Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms

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School Overview

School
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Mount Union Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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).
Serving 617 students in grades 6-12, Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
320 students
617 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Union Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Union Area Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Union Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Union Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Union Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2036 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2034 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Union Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Union Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Union Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Union Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Union Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mount Union Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mount Union Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms with the average graduation rate observed in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Union Area Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
-
88
Grade 8 Students
-
92
Grade 9 Students
97
85
Grade 10 Students
87
100
Grade 11 Students
70
81
Grade 12 Students
66
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Union Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Union Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Union Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Union Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
87%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Union Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Union Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Union Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Union Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Union Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Union Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Union Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Union Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(15-16 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Union Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Union Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southern Huntingdon County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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