UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Union County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Union County school district, located in Morganfield, KY with about 682 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Union County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 County High School, located in Morganfield, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Union County. Operating under the Union County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing students for post-secondary success through various college and career readiness initiatives. The school maintains a strong presence in the local community, emphasizing the importance of student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the development of well-rounded citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Union County High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Morganfield through its athletics, arts programs, and community service projects. The school serves as a central hub for student life in the region, fostering a supportive environment that encourages school spirit and local pride. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a variety of clubs and athletic opportunities, the institution aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a commitment to excellence within the rural Kentucky landscape.

For more information, contact Union County High School at (270) 389-1454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4464 US Hwy 60W
Morganfield, KY 42437
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UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Morganfield, KY with about 682 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Union County
Total Students:
682
Teachers:
39.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
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 682 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.6%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.