Union High School

Union Comm School District
200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651
316 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
316
Total Students
26.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    280 (88.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Union Comm School District
Phone: (319)342-2697
Website: http://www.union.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 87
Grade 10 82
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio