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#46 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 2% in state

Unionville HS

High School · Unionville-chadds Ford Sd · Kennett Square, PA

An Unionville-chadds Ford Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

  • Math 72% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 88% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.8 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation42.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$21,824
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Unionville HS score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 80% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
93%
2021*
Math
93%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 95% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated713/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennett Square), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$118,367

Median home value

$518,200

Median rent

$1,588/mo

College educated

57.2%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
42.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·52 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kennett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–123.2 mi1,267Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Unionville-chadds Ford Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$21,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Unionville HS is listed in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Unionville HS

Unionville HS is a public high school in Kennett Square, PA, part of Unionville-chadds Ford Sd, serving approximately 1,270 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Unionville HS

What grades does Unionville HS serve?

Unionville HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Unionville HS?

Unionville HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Unionville HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Unionville HS is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Unionville HS rank in PA?

Unionville HS ranks #46 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Unionville HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Unionville HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Unionville HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Unionville HS has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Unionville HS a charter school?

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

Is Unionville HS a Title I school?

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

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

8.1% of students at Unionville 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 19348)
23,435
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
44.5
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 19348; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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