Union Mine High School serves 1,125 students in grades 9-12.
Union Mine High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Mine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Union Mine High School's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Mine High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Union Mine High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Mine High School's ranking?
Union Mine High School is ranked #1456 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Union Mine High School often compared to?
Union Mine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Mine High School?
The graduation rate of Union Mine High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Union Mine High School?
1,125 students attend Union Mine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Union Mine High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Mine High School?
Union Mine High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Union Mine High School offer ?
Union Mine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union Mine High School part of?
Union Mine High School is part of El Dorado Union High School District.
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