1. Home
  2. Iowa
  3. Armstrong
  4. North Union Community School District
  5. North Union High School

North Union High School

Summary:

North Union High School is a public high school located in Armstrong, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 194 students. The school is part of the North Union Community School District, which is ranked 32 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North 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, the school's 9th-grade students scored 95.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.9%. Similarly, the school's 11th-grade students scored 76.1% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 65.7%. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.58% to 54.72% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Graettinger-Terril High School (46.88% in 2022-2023).

While Estherville Lincoln Central High School has a more diverse student body, with 28.39% of students identifying as Hispanic, North Union High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White. Additionally, North Union High School had a spending per student of $15,647 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the nearby Estherville Lincoln Central High School ($15,835) and Graettinger-Terril High School ($20,099) during the same time period.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 4th Ave
       Armstrong, IA  50514-0075

(712) 868-3542

District: North Union Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,647 Help


Feeder schools for North Union High School:

Elementary:    North Union Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


 See top rated Iowa high schools

 Compare North Union High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details North Union High School ranks better than 82.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.4. (See more...)
Help
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.
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.
Student Body
Teachers
Finance
Help
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 58th 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 32nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for North Union High School?

Rank History for North Union High School

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

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

North 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 North Union High School.

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


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for North Union High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 162 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1989 151 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1990 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1991 151 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1992 161 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1993 157 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1994 171 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1995 180 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1996 180 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1997 198 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1998 190 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 188 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2000 168 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 169
2001 144 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2002 128 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 128 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 137 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 142
2005 143 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 145
2006 256 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2007 264 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2008 242 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2009 228 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2010 217 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 223
2011 190 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 193
2012 107 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 109
2013 214 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 221
2014 202 1 1 7 1 0 2 0 214
2015 191 1 1 7 1 0 1 0 202
2016 177 1 0 7 1 0 3 0 189
2017 179 1 0 10 1 0 5 0 196
2018 179 1 0 12 0 0 6 0 198
2019 179 1 0 15 0 0 7 0 202
2020 184 1 0 11 0 0 6 0 202
2021 191 1 0 14 0 1 5 0 212
2022 188 0 1 12 0 0 6 0 207
2023 176 0 2 9 1 0 6 0 194

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

Help
Compare
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

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

Help
Compare
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

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

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 247th of 327 High schoolsRanks 79th 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)7488.9
 14.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Community School District)7488.9
 14.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Union High School)4475.9
 31.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (North Union Community School District)4475.9
 31.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Union High School)81.386.8
 5.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Community School District)81.386.8
 5.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Union High School)46.979.2
 32.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (North Union Community School District)46.979.2
 32.3%
   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 Students202194
 4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic159
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White179176
 1.7%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%52.6%
 4.6%

Schools Near North Union High School








Frequently Asked Questions about North Union High School

North Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Union Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended North Union High School.

Students at North Union High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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


Rate North Union High School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa High School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in Armstrong, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for North 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 532 milliseconds.