Serving 168 students in grades 7-12, Union Junior & High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Junior & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Union Junior & High School's student population of 168 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Junior & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Junior & High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
89%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Junior & High School's ranking?
Union Junior & High School is ranked #1462 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Union Junior & High School often compared to?
Union Junior & High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan High School, Wapahani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Junior & High School?
The graduation rate of Union Junior & High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Union Junior & High School?
168 students attend Union Junior & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Union Junior & High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Junior & High School?
Union Junior & High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Junior & High School offer ?
Union Junior & High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Union Junior & High School part of?
Union Junior & High School is part of Union School Corporation School District.
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