Serving 213 students in grades 6-12, Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union High School's student population of 213 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Motto
'One Student at a Time'
School Rankings
Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union High School's ranking?
Union High School is ranked #703 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union High School?
The graduation rate of Union High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Union High School?
213 students attend Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Union High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union High School?
Union High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union High School offer ?
Union High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union High School part of?
Union High School is part of Nampa School District.
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