Enrollment
1,989
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camas, WA
Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530270003222
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270003222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union High School
Union High School is a large high school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 1,989 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 33% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,989 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Camas's high schools, it stands alongside Camas High School (2,026 students): Union High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 21.6:1).
Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Heritage High School (1,569 students) and Mountain View High School (1,523 students) alongside Union High School.
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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,989
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$17,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Union High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen School District (Clark), which includes Union High School.
$17,414
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Camas
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Camas High School
Standard public school
2,026 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Discovery High School
Standard public school
201 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Hayes Freedom High School
Standard public school
161 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Camas School District Open Doors
Alternative education program
6 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union High School
How many students attend Union High School?
Union High School has 1,989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High School is 23.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union High School?
28.8% of students at Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Union High School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union High School?
Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union High School rank among high schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Union High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Camas, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Camas on the city page.
Is Union High School a good school?
Union High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Union High School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Heritage High School (1,569 students), Mountain View High School (1,523 students), and Evergreen High School (1,427 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.
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