- New Castle SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Union Area HS (418 vs. 47).
- New Castle SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Union Area HS (256 vs. 7).
- New Castle SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Union Area HS (400.5:1 vs. 195:1).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
New Castle SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Union Area HS (418 vs. 47).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
New Castle SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Union Area HS (174 vs. 48).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
New Castle SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Union Area HS (229 vs. 39).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
New Castle SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Union Area HS (256 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
New Castle SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Union Area HS (400.5:1 vs. 195:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
New Castle SHS
$18,752.25
Union Area HS
$17,472.65
Local revenue share
New Castle SHS
17%
Union Area HS
33.4%
State revenue share
New Castle SHS
63.4%
Union Area HS
57.9%
Federal revenue share
New Castle SHS
19.5%
Union Area HS
8.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
New Castle SHS
44.6%
Union Area HS
12.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lawrence County
$60,779
Lawrence County
$60,779
Poverty rate
Lawrence County
11.6%
Lawrence County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence County
22.8%
Lawrence County
22.8%
Unemployment rate
Lawrence County
4.3%
Lawrence County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.