UNION HIGH SCHOOL

Union High School is a public high school that is part of the Union Comm School District school district, located in La Porte City, IA with about 355 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Union High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Union High School, located in La Porte City, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Union Community School District. Situated at 200 Adams St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a structured academic environment for students in the surrounding area. The school district focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs.

As a pillar of the La Porte City region, Union High School emphasizes a supportive culture that aims to foster both intellectual growth and civic responsibility. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding academic calendars, board policies, and student resources. The institution plays a vital role in the social and educational fabric of Iowa’s rural landscape, striving to maintain high standards of performance while addressing the individual needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Union High School at (319) 342-2697 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651-1143
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UNION HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in La Porte City, IA with about 355 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
355
Teachers:
27.97
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 355 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.