Union High School

701 W PRAIRIE RONDE ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047

www.dowagiacschools.org

532 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union High School, located in Dowagiac, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Dowagiac Union Schools district. Situated on West Prairie Ronde Street, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside opportunities for student growth through athletics, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.

As part of the broader Dowagiac Union Schools system, the high school strives to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that focuses on student achievement and career readiness. The school leverages its resources and digital presence to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, academic calendar, or district policies, the official website at [www.dowagiacschools.org](http://www.dowagiacschools.org) serves as the central hub for community communication and administrative updates.

532

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	108
Black	34
Two or More	75
American Indian	2

White
313 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
108 (20.3 %)
Two or More
75 (14.1 %)
Black
34 (6.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Dowagiac Union School District
Phone:	(269)782-4420
Website:	http://www.dowagiacschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 168

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 99