Union County High School

Union County
153 Panther Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512
887 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Union County High School, located in Blairsville, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Union County. Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the school takes pride in its community-centered atmosphere, often highlighting its mascot, the Panther, as a symbol of school spirit and local pride. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard academic pathways, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Union County High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Blairsville, frequently serving as a focal point for local athletics, arts programs, and community events. The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering student growth within a close-knit environment, emphasizing a balance between rigorous instruction and the social development of its student body. By leveraging its unique location and dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students to succeed in a competitive, modern world.
887
Total Students
64.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    810 (91.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Union County
Phone: (706)745-2216
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 633
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 234
Grade 10 241
Grade 11 231
Grade 12 181
Gender Ratio