Union High School

Summary:

Union High School is a public high school located in La Porte City, Iowa, serving 316 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Union Community School District, which is ranked 41 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.1% of 10th-grade students at Union High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. In Mathematics, 79.1% of 11th-grade students at Union High School were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.7%. This strong academic performance places Union High School in the top half of Iowa high schools, with a statewide ranking of 112 out of 338 in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Union High School stands out for its strong academic performance. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (88.61%) of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly different from some of the nearby schools, such as East High School and West High School in the Waterloo Community School District, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Union High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.85% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Expo Alternative Learning Center (84.73%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 Adams St
       La Porte City, IA  50651-1143


(319) 342-2697

District: Union Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,170 Help


Feeder schools for Union High School:

Elementary:    Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School
    La Porte City Elementary School
Middle:    Union Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.8% Help


 See top rated Iowa high schools

 Compare Union High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Union High School ranks better than 66.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.25. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Union High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union High School is $15,170.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Union High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Union High School 112th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Union High School in the ranking list.)

Union Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Community School District 41st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Union High School?

Rank History for Union High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 33.50 284th 351 19.1%
2013 43.00 253rd 351 27.9%
2014 53.52 175th 322 45.7%
2015 66.10 122nd 324 62.3%
2016 35.95 233rd 320 27.2%
2017 44.44 219th 325 32.6%
2018 77.28 50th 320 84.4%
2019 47.48 200th 327 38.8%
2021 62.53 116th 327 64.5%
2022 47.93 188th 332 43.4%
2023 55.08 163rd 336 51.5%
2024 66.25 112th 338 66.9%
See the entire list of Iowa High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Union High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    





Data source: Iowa Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Union High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Union High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Union High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 382 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 384 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 384 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 412 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 393 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 416 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2000 412 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 377 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 382 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 382 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 351 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 359 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 374 2 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 379 2 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 381 4 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2009 401 6 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 395 4 0 10 1 0 6 0 416
2011 379 4 2 13 0 0 7 0 405
2012 380 4 1 15 0 1 8 0 409
2013 373 4 1 13 0 0 9 0 400
2014 368 2 1 19 0 1 10 0 401
2015 368 0 0 11 0 1 12 0 392
2016 371 2 1 10 0 0 7 0 391
2017 377 1 2 7 0 0 7 0 394
2018 336 2 1 8 0 0 8 0 355
2019 356 3 1 9 0 0 8 0 377
2020 323 1 2 5 0 0 10 0 341
2021 300 3 2 7 0 0 9 0 321
2022 304 3 1 7 0 0 9 0 324
2023 280 4 2 17 0 0 13 0 316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 388 25.5 15.2 9.5
1995 388 25.1 15.5 7.5
1996 388 25.1 15.5 7.5
1997 417 24.7 16.9 8.9
1998 394 26.7 14.8 8.1
1999 417 29.1 14.3 15.8
2000 418 28.5 14.7 13.6
2001 381 28.9 13.2 14.4
2002 390 30.3 12.9 19.2
2003 390 30.3 12.9 19.2
2004 359 26.8 13.4 19.5
2005 367 26.8 13.7 22.9
2006 387 27.7 14.0 27.6
2007 394 26.8 14.7 24.9
2008 401 27.1 14.8 22.9
2009 412 27.9 14.8 20.4
2010 416 27.6 15.0 21.4
2011 405 25.0 16.2 24.2
2012 409 24.9 16.3 20
2013 400 28.9 13.8 22.5
2014 401 29.1 13.7 21.7
2015 392 29.0 13.5 27.3
2016 391 29.0 13.4 26.6
2017 394 29.1 13.5 26.6
2018 355 27.9 12.6 24.5
2019 377 27.9 13.4 27.9
2020 341 26.9 12.6 26.7
2021 321 27.0 11.8 24.3
2022 324 25.4 12.7 26.5
2023 316 26.7 11.8 27.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 388 25.5 15.2 9.5
1995 388 25.1 15.5 7.5
1996 388 25.1 15.5 7.5
1997 417 24.7 16.9 8.9
1998 394 26.7 14.8 8.1
1999 417 29.1 14.3 15.8
2000 418 28.5 14.7 13.6
2001 381 28.9 13.2 14.4
2002 390 30.3 12.9 19.2
2003 390 30.3 12.9 19.2
2004 359 26.8 13.4 19.5
2005 367 26.8 13.7 22.9
2006 387 27.7 14.0 27.6
2007 394 26.8 14.7 24.9
2008 401 27.1 14.8 22.9
2009 412 27.9 14.8 20.4
2010 416 27.6 15.0 21.4
2011 405 25.0 16.2 24.2
2012 409 24.9 16.3 20
2013 400 28.9 13.8 22.5
2014 401 29.1 13.7 21.7
2015 392 29.0 13.5 27.3
2016 391 29.0 13.4 26.6
2017 394 29.1 13.5 26.6
2018 355 27.9 12.6 24.5
2019 377 27.9 13.4 27.9
2020 341 26.9 12.6 26.7
2021 321 27.0 11.8 24.3
2022 324 25.4 12.7 26.5
2023 316 26.7 11.8 27.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $348 (2.3%) $14,821 (97.7%) $15,170

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 327 High schoolsRanks 163rd of 336 High schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Union High School)67.964.9
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Union Community School District)67.964.9
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Union High School)79.573
 6.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Union Community School District)79.573
 6.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Union High School)6873.8
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Union Community School District)6873.8
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Union High School)64.976.3
 11.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Union Community School District)64.976.3
 11.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377316
 16.2%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic917
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White356280
 21.3%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%27.8%
 0%


Schools Near Union High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Union High School

Students at Union High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended Union High School.

Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School
Elementary : La Porte City Elementary School
Middle : Union Middle School

Union High School ranks 112th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Union High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Union High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 84 milliseconds.