How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jonathan Dayton High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, NJ | Union, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 654 | 2,410 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.1% | 42.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jonathan Dayton High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,849 | $21,333 |
| District | Springfield Public School District | Township of Union School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jonathan Dayton High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 13.4% |
| African American | 17.3% | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% | 30.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jonathan Dayton High School | Union High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 23 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 195:1 | 150:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.9% | 23.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 311 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.