SUN Area Technical Institute

71 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SUN Area Technical Institute (SUN Tech), located in New Berlin, Pennsylvania, serves as a premier regional career and technical education hub. The institute provides specialized vocational training to high school students from several participating school districts, offering a curriculum that bridges the gap between traditional academics and real-world industry demands. By focusing on hands-on learning, SUN Tech prepares students to either enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or continue their education at the post-secondary level with a competitive edge.

The school’s offerings are diverse, spanning high-demand fields such as construction trades, healthcare, automotive technology, culinary arts, and information technology. Through its "shop" environment, students gain practical experience using industry-standard equipment and tools, often earning professional certifications while still in high school. With a mission to develop a skilled and reliable workforce, SUN Area Technical Institute emphasizes both technical proficiency and professional workplace ethics, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the needs of the modern regional economy.

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUN Area Technical Institute
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	1
Black	3
Two or More	1

White
66 (93.0 %)
Black
3 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	SUN Area Technical Institute
Phone:	(570)966-1031
Website:	http://www.sun-tech.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 12 71