- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union, NJ
Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341650005742
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union High School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650005742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Union High School held near 2,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 166.0 → 168.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 341650005742 · Union, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,410 enr · 14.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnet Middle School (970 students)
Union High School held near 2,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 166.0 → 168.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union High School
2,410 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle School
970 students
- Hannah Caldwel 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- Kawameeh Middl 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- Washington Ele 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- Jefferson Elem 564
Jefferson Elementary
564 students
What this shows Union High School reports 2,410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union High School compares
Union High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,410 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,410
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$21,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
311
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White 13.4%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Union High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Township of Union School District reports $21,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kawameeh Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union High School
How many students attend Union High School?
Union High School has 2,410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,308 (2022-23) → 2,363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union High School?
24.3% of students at Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Union High School is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union High School?
Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Union, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Township of Union School District?
Besides Union High School, Township of Union School District also operates Burnet Middle School (970 students), Hannah Caldwell Elementary (812 students), and Kawameeh Middle School (729 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.