- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty, IN
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181161001869
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Liberty, IN.
School address
District: Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist · Indiana
NCES ID 181161001869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Union County High School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 181161001869 · Liberty, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12.5:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary School (367 students)
Union County High School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Union County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
367 students
- This school
Union County High School
337 students
- Union County M
Union County Middle School
287 students
- College Corner
College Corner Union Elem School
287 students
What this shows Union County High School reports 337 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$13,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Union County High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist reports $13,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Corner Union Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union County High School
How many students attend Union County High School?
Union County High School has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty, IN. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County High School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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?
43.8% of students at Union County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County High School?
The largest demographic group at Union County High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Liberty, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County High School?
Union County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Liberty, IN. 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 Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist?
Besides Union County High School, Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist also operates Liberty Elementary School (367 students), Union County Middle School (287 students), and College Corner Union Elem School (287 students). See the Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist district page for the complete list.