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School Comparison

Shenango HS
vs.
Union Area HS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Shenango HS
Union Area HS
  • Shenango HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Union Area HS (113 vs. 47).
  • Shenango HS reported a higher students per counselor than Union Area HS (253:1 vs. 195:1).
  • Shenango HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Union Area HS (47 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Shenango HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Union Area HS (113 vs. 47).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Shenango HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Union Area HS (77 vs. 48).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Shenango HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Union Area HS (47 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Shenango HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Union Area HS (27 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Shenango HS reported a higher students per counselor than Union Area HS (253:1 vs. 195:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

19 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
Shenango HS
$19,562.12
Union Area HS
$17,472.65
Local revenue share
Shenango HS
33.5%
Union Area HS
33.4%
State revenue share
Shenango HS
56.7%
Union Area HS
57.9%
Federal revenue share
Shenango HS
9.8%
Union Area HS
8.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Shenango HS
19%
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.