Serving 3,147 students in grades 9-12, Union City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union City High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Union City, NJ, encompassing approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union City High School's student population of 3,147 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 181 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,147 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
181 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Union City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1756 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
96%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
2%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
91%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City High School's ranking?
Union City High School is ranked #1756 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Union City High School often compared to?
Union City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union City High School?
The graduation rate of Union City High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Union City High School?
3,147 students attend Union City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Union City High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union City High School?
Union City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union City High School offer ?
Union City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union City High School part of?
Union City High School is part of Union City School District.
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