Serving 749 students in grades 6-12, Union Parish High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Parish High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union Parish High School's student population of 749 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Parish High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Parish High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
55%
42%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Parish High School's ranking?
Union Parish High School is ranked #1019 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Union Parish High School often compared to?
Union Parish High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D'arbonne Woods Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Parish High School?
The graduation rate of Union Parish High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Union Parish High School?
749 students attend Union Parish High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Union Parish High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Parish High School?
Union Parish High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Parish High School offer ?
Union Parish High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Union Parish High School part of?
Union Parish High School is part of Union Parish School District.
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