UNION JUNIOR & HIGH SCHOOL

Union Junior & High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Union School Corporation school district, located in Modoc, IN with about 475 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Union Junior & 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 Junior & High School is a public educational institution located in Modoc, Indiana, serving students within the Union School Corporation. Situated along U.S. Highway 36, the school functions as a community-focused learning environment that integrates middle and high school grade levels. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention, fostering strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding Randolph County community.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for student development. Beyond the classroom, Union Junior & High School typically engages students through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which serve as essential components of the school culture. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement and character development, the school strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to navigate their future educational and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Union Junior & High School at (765) 853-5421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8707 W US Hwy 36 148
Modoc, IN 47358-9801
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UNION JUNIOR & HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Modoc, IN with about 475 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
475
Teachers:
35.75
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 475 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION JUNIOR & HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Black or African American
8.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
0.2%

Female
57.1%
Male
42.9%

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.