Union Junior & High School

139 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

139

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Junior & High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Two or More	6

White
128 (92.1 %)
Two or More
6 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (1.4 %)

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 School Corporation
Phone:	(765)853-5421
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 18

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 31