Is North Union High School a good school?

North Union High School ranks 58 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Union High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended North Union High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Union High School?

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

What schools feed into North Union High School?

North Union High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Union Elementary

North Union High School in Armstrong IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details North Union High School ranks better than 82.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Union High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Union High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare North Union High School employs 16.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Union High School is $15,647.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Union High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Union High School 58^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North Union High School in the ranking list.)

North Union Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Union Community School District 32^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Union High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	40.45	256^th	351	27.1%
2013	57.28	175^th	351	50.1%
2014	14.22	291^st	322	9.6%
2015	66.38	120^th	324	63.0%
2016	35.07	238^th	320	25.6%
2017	8.97	308^th	325	5.2%
2018	9.74	297^th	320	7.2%
2019	33.99	247^th	327	24.5%
2021	60.95	123^rd	327	62.4%
2022	59.97	137^th	332	58.7%
2023	70.75	79^th	336	76.5%
2024	75.40	58^th	338	82.8%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Union High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	162	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	166
1989	151	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1990	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
1991	151	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	152
1992	161	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	163
1993	157	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	161
1994	171	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	175
1995	180	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	185
1996	180	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	185
1997	198	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
1998	190	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	192
1999	188	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	191
2000	168	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	169
2001	144	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	147
2002	128	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	133
2003	128	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	133
2004	137	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	142
2005	143	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	145
2006	256	4	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	263
2007	264	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	272
2008	242	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	247
2009	228	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	233
2010	217	0	2	1	3	0	0	223
2011	190	0	1	0	2	0	0	193
2012	107	0	1	0	1	0	0	109
2013	214	0	1	4	1	0	1	221
2014	202	1	1	7	1	0	2	214
2015	191	1	1	7	1	0	1	202
2016	177	1	0	7	1	0	3	189
2017	179	1	0	10	1	0	5	196
2018	179	1	0	12	0	0	6	198
2019	179	1	0	15	0	0	7	202
2020	184	1	0	11	0	0	6	202
2021	191	1	0	14	0	1	5	212
2022	188	0	1	12	0	0	6	207
2023	176	0	2	9	1	0	6	194
2024	166	0	2	10	1	0	7	186

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 North Union High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	166	19.0	8.7	54.8
1989	152	1.9	80.0	8.6
1990	149	19.0	7.8	41.6
1991	152	16.5	9.2	15.8
1992	163	17.0	9.5	17.8
1993	161	16.8	9.6	17.4
1994	175	17.4	10.1	17.1
1995	185	15.1	12.3	16.8
1996	185	15.1	12.3	16.8
1997	200	15.5	12.9	13
1998	192	15.2	12.6	18.2
1999	191	15.7	12.2	24.6
2000	169	16.5	10.2	29.6
2001	147	15.8	9.3	22.4
2002	133	12.8	10.4	22.6
2003	133	12.8	10.4	22.6
2004	142	14.0	10.1	31
2005	145	13.8	10.5	31
2006	263	24.0	11.0	32.3
2007	272	14.2	19.2	33.1
2008	247	16.2	15.2	30.8
2009	233	13.1	17.8	32.6
2010	223	19.7	11.2	35
2011	193	18.5	10.4	30.1
2012	109	11.6	9.3	26.6
2013	221	17.4	12.6	27.1
2014	214	17.3	12.3	29
2015	202	18.0	11.2	30.7
2016	189	17.0	11.1	38.6
2017	196	15.7	12.4	30.6
2018	198	15.7	12.6	40.9
2019	202	15.6	12.9	48
2020	202	15.0	13.4	45.5
2021	212	16.0	13.2	54.7
2022	207	15.7	13.1	52.7
2023	194	14.6	13.2	52.6
2024	186	16.1	11.5	51.1

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 North Union High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	166	19.0	8.7	54.8
1989	152	1.9	80.0	8.6
1990	149	19.0	7.8	41.6
1991	152	16.5	9.2	15.8
1992	163	17.0	9.5	17.8
1993	161	16.8	9.6	17.4
1994	175	17.4	10.1	17.1
1995	185	15.1	12.3	16.8
1996	185	15.1	12.3	16.8
1997	200	15.5	12.9	13
1998	192	15.2	12.6	18.2
1999	191	15.7	12.2	24.6
2000	169	16.5	10.2	29.6
2001	147	15.8	9.3	22.4
2002	133	12.8	10.4	22.6
2003	133	12.8	10.4	22.6
2004	142	14.0	10.1	31
2005	145	13.8	10.5	31
2006	263	24.0	11.0	32.3
2007	272	14.2	19.2	33.1
2008	247	16.2	15.2	30.8
2009	233	13.1	17.8	32.6
2010	223	19.7	11.2	35
2011	193	18.5	10.4	30.1
2012	109	11.6	9.3	26.6
2013	221	17.4	12.6	27.1
2014	214	17.3	12.3	29
2015	202	18.0	11.2	30.7
2016	189	17.0	11.1	38.6
2017	196	15.7	12.4	30.6
2018	198	15.7	12.6	40.9
2019	202	15.6	12.9	48
2020	202	15.0	13.4	45.5
2021	212	16.0	13.2	54.7
2022	207	15.7	13.1	52.7
2023	194	14.6	13.2	52.6
2024	186	16.1	11.5	51.1

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 North Union High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$203 (1.3%)	$15,444 (98.7%)	$15,647

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North 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 247^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 79^th of 336 High schools	52%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Union High School)	74	88.9	14.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Community School District)	74	88.9	14.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Union High School)	44	75.9	31.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Union Community School District)	44	75.9	31.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Union High School)	81.3	86.8	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Community School District)	81.3	86.8	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Union High School)	46.9	79.2	32.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Union Community School District)	46.9	79.2	32.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	202	194	4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	15	9	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	179	176	1.7%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	52.6%	4.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Union High School	Public	9-12	600 4th Ave	Armstrong	50514	Emmet County	North Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 868-3542	186	16	11.5	51.1%	166 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	75.4	58^th of 338 public high schools	82.8%		70.8	79^th of 336 public high schools	76.5%	21	95.5	81.6	80.4	79.5	68.4	76.1	78.9	$15,647	$203	$15,444
Estherville Lincoln Central High School	Public	9-12	1520 Central Ave	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 362-2659	367	27	13.4	48.8%	244 (66.5%)	2 (0.5%)	107 (29.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	40	238^th of 338 public high schools	29.6%		48.8	192^nd of 336 public high schools	42.9%	46	82.9	73.2	69.7	63.2	61.0	56.2	47.6	$15,835	$277	$15,559
Graettinger-Terril High School	Public	9-12	205 S Lincoln Ave	Graettinger	51342	Palo Alto County	Graettinger-Terril Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 859-3286	118	11	11.0	44.9%	110 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	38	244^th of 338 public high schools	27.8%		31.3	264^th of 336 public high schools	21.4%	20	69.2	61.5	63.6	61.5	66.7	59.1	66.7	$20,099	$233	$19,868

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