North Union High School

600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 207 students in grades 9-12, North Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Union High School's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

North Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Union High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#409 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
64%
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80-84%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Union High School's ranking?
North Union High School is ranked #409 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Union High School?
The graduation rate of North Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Union High School?
207 students attend North Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Union High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Union High School?
North Union High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Union High School offer ?
North Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Union High School part of?
North Union High School is part of North Union Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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