Mount Union Area SHS

706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066

www.muasd.org

323 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Union Area Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Mount Union Area School District. As a smaller, community-centered high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes academic development while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Union Area School District, which is committed to cultivating a safe, challenging, and inclusive learning atmosphere. By leveraging its district resources and local partnerships, the high school aims to equip students with essential critical-thinking skills and technical knowledge. Prospective students and families can access detailed information regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school news through the official district website at http://www.muasd.org.

323

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Union Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	11
Black	15
Two or More	25

White
272 (84.2%)
Two or More
25 (7.7%)
Black
15 (4.6%)
Hispanic
11 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mount Union Area SD
Phone:	(814)542-2518
Website:	http://www.muasd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 101

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 67