SUN Area Technical Institute is a public, vocational education institution located in New Berlin, Pennsylvania.
Sun Area Technical Institute serves 14 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Area Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sun Area Technical Institute's student population of 14 students has declined by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sun Area Technical Institute is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
86%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sun Area Technical Institute?
14 students attend Sun Area Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sun Area Technical Institute students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Area Technical Institute?
Sun Area Technical Institute has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sun Area Technical Institute offer ?
Sun Area Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sun Area Technical Institute part of?
Sun Area Technical Institute is part of Sun Area Technical Institute School District.
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