Enrollment
166
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, OR
Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411269001133
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 166
- students enrolled
Union High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union High School
Union High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Union, Oregon, enrolling 166 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union Sd 5 spends $14,197 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Union Sd 5, also runs Union Elementary School (212 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union High School compares
Union High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Oregon - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$14,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Union High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Sd 5, which includes Union High School.
$14,197
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 70.0%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School | Larger | Higher 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
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union High School
How many students attend Union High School?
Union High School has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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?
35.9% of students at Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Union High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Union, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union High School?
Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Union High School a good school?
Union High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union Sd 5?
Besides Union High School, Union Sd 5 also operates Union Elementary School (212 students). See the Union Sd 5 district page for the complete list.
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