New Castle SHS vs Union Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
Union Area HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Union Area HS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 618 | #364 of 618 |
| National rank | #9036 of 16,910 | #6478 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 740 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 47.6).
- •Union Area HS does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Union Area HS does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 104.7%).
- •Union Area HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 193.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Castle SHS better than Union Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Union Area HS ranks higher (57.4 vs 47.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are New Castle SHS and Union Area HS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle SHS: 740. Union Area HS: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle SHS and Union Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 and Union Area HS is 364th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).