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Sun Area Technical Institute
High School · SUN Area Technical Institute
815 E Market St PO Box 527, New Berlin, PA 17855
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
0.6:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
0.6:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Sun Area Technical Institute
Sun Area Technical Institute is a public high school in New Berlin, PA, part of the SUN Area Technical Institute. The school serves approximately 13 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 0.6:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,000, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 13 students, Sun Area Technical Institute is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 0.6:1, Sun Area Technical Institute offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Sun Area Technical Institute may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.6:1
- Address
- 815 E Market St PO Box 527, New Berlin, PA 17855
- Website
- sun-tech.org
- Phone
- (570) 966-1031
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
815 E Market St PO Box 527, New Berlin, PA 17855
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sun Area Technical Institute may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mifflinburg Area SHS (rated 6.4/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Mifflinburg). Additionally, Midd-West HS (rated 5.4/10, 7.0 miles away, in nearby Middleburg). For more schools in New Berlin, see our New Berlin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SHADY GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mifflinburg | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Mifflinburg Area Intrmd Sch Mifflinburg | 3.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Mifflinburg Area MS Mifflinburg | 3.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Mifflinburg El Sch Mifflinburg | 3.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Mifflinburg Area SHS Mifflinburg | 4.0 mi | 6.4 |
| WINDY HILL SCHOOL Winfield | 3.8 mi | — |
| COUNTY LINE AMISH PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Winfield | 3.8 mi | 2.9 |
| MORNING STAR MENNONITE SCHOOL Mifflinburg | 4.1 mi | 5.5 |
| PENNS CREEK SCHOOL Middleburg | 4.4 mi | 3.9 |
| PENN VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Penns Creek | 4.3 mi | 6.2 |
| COUNTRY LANE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Mifflinburg | 5.4 mi | — |
| WHITE SPRINGS SCHOOL Mifflinburg | 4.6 mi | — |
| Donald H Eichhorn MS Lewisburg | 6.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Midd-West MS Middleburg | 7.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Midd-West HS Middleburg | 7.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Middleburg El Sch Middleburg | 7.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Linntown El Sch Lewisburg | 6.6 mi | 9.3 |
| LIMESTONE VALLEY SCHOOL Mifflinburg | 5.9 mi | 4.7 |
| NEW STORY Selinsgrove | 7.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Selinsgrove Area MS Selinsgrove | 7.6 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17855 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,000
Median Home Value
$210,900
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
Population
961
College Educated
26.8%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
40.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Sun Area Technical Institute has a median household income of $85,000. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $210,900, with a median rent of $1,116/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.2%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADELPHOI EDUCATION AT BUTLER Butler, PA | — |
| Beaver County Career & Technology Center Monaca, PA | — |
| Berks Career and Technology Center-West Campus Leesport, PA | — |
| Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Bethlehem, PA | — |
| Butler County Area Vocational Technical School Butler, PA | — |
| CRAY CHALLENGES ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (AEDY) New Castle, PA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sun Area Technical Institute
What grades does Sun Area Technical Institute serve?
Sun Area Technical Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sun Area Technical Institute?
Sun Area Technical Institute has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Area Technical Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Area Technical Institute is 0.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Sun Area Technical Institute a charter school?
No, Sun Area Technical Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Area Technical Institute a Title I school?
No, Sun Area Technical Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun Area Technical Institute?
76.9% of students at Sun Area Technical Institute qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.9%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (570) 966-1031
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
SUN Area Technical Institute- District Enrollment
- 13
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $90,113
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