- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000762
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #1 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #1 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Union High School shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 160234000762 · Nampa, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 15.2:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Union High School shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- This school 213
Union High School
213 students
What this shows Union High School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union High School compares
Union High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 44% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Union High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union High School
How many students attend Union High School?
Union High School has 213 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 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 High School?
42.1% of students at Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Union High School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union High School?
Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Union High School rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #1 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides Union High School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.