Uniontown Area High School is a comprehensive public high school serving around 975 students in grades 9-12 who reside in the Uniontown Area School District in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Serving 706 students in grades 9-12, Uniontown Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uniontown Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Uniontown Area Sr. High School's student population of 706 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Rankings
Uniontown Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uniontown Area Sr. High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
14%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uniontown Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Uniontown Area Sr. High School is ranked #545 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Uniontown Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Uniontown Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Highlands Sr. High School, Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uniontown Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Uniontown Area Sr. High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Uniontown Area Sr. High School?
706 students attend Uniontown Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Uniontown Area Sr. High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uniontown Area Sr. High School?
Uniontown Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Uniontown Area Sr. High School offer ?
Uniontown Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Uniontown Area Sr. High School part of?
Uniontown Area Sr. High School is part of Uniontown Area School District.
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