- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Butler, FL
Union County High School
Federal NCES profile for Union County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120189001956
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Butler · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Butler, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Union County High School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120189001956 · Lake Butler, FL High · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.2:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Butler Elementary School (951 students)
Union County High School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Union County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Butler El
Lake Butler Elementary School
951 students
- Lake Butler Mi
Lake Butler Middle School
752 students
- This school
Union County High School
606 students
What this shows Union County High School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County High School compares
Union County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Union County High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union reports $11,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Butler Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union County High School
How many students attend Union County High School?
Union County High School has 606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Butler, FL. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County High School is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union County High School?
41.4% of students at Union County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County High School?
The largest demographic group at Union County High School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Lake Butler, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County High School?
Union County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union County High School rank among public schools in Lake Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Butler, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union?
Besides Union County High School, Union also operates Lake Butler Elementary School (951 students) and Lake Butler Middle School (752 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.