title: Union Area School District
text: # Union Area School District
  
  Union Area School District is a diminutive, suburban public school district located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The Union Area School District encompasses approximately 10 square miles (26 $km^2).$ The District serves Union Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania as well the southeastern portion of Mahoning Township and the independent district of Edinburg which encompasses portions of several neighbouring townships. According to 2000 federal census data, Union Area School District served a resident population of 5,103. In 2010, the population was 5,563 people. In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $16,148, while the median family income was $41,086. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.
  
  Union Area School District operates one elementary school and a combined middle/high school ranging from fifth grade to twelfth grade.
  
  ## Extracurriculars
  
  Union Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.
  
  ### Sports
  
  The District funds:
  
  **Junior High School Sports**
  
  According to PIAA directory July 2012
  
  