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#1194 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 42% in state

Union HS

High School · Union Sd · Rimersburg, PA

An Union Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

354 Baker Street Suite 1, Rimersburg, PA 16248

  • Math 30% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$19,649
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Union HS score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Union HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,425

Median home value

$112,700

Median rent

$670/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Union Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$19,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union HS is listed in Union SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union HS

Union HS is a public high school in Rimersburg, PA, part of Union Sd, serving approximately 292 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union HS

What grades does Union HS serve?

Union HS serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Union HS?

Union HS has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Union HS is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union HS rank in PA?

Union HS ranks #1,194 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Union HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Union HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Union HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union HS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Union HS a charter school?

No, Union HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union HS a Title I school?

No, Union HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union HS?

100.7% of students at Union HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clarion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 16248)
3,177
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
48.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16248; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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