Union High School is a small rural public high school in La Porte City, Iowa part of the Union Community School District. Union High School enrolled 324 students in the 2021-22 school year. The school day is divided into six periods while the school year functions on three twelve-week trimesters.
Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the bottom 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Union High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire La Porte City, IA school district, covering approximately 259.8 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 20.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Union High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
School Rankings
Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Silver
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union High School's ranking?
Union High School is ranked #814 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Union High School often compared to?
Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, Hudson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union High School?
The graduation rate of Union High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Union High School?
279 students attend Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Union High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union High School?
Union High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union High School offer ?
Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union High School part of?
Union High School is part of Union Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
From really old Dysart grad(sometime in the sixties, if I REMEMBER correctly) I would like to thank you for your musicality and seasonal warmth during your appearance at the Village in CD
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