Union High School

1800 TREMONT BLVD NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504

922 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union High School, located on Tremont Blvd NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a historic cornerstone of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. As one of the oldest and largest high schools in the city, it serves a diverse student body and is well-known for its deep roots in the West Side community. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations, all aimed at fostering student growth and community engagement.

Beyond its traditional academic programming, Union High School is recognized for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through initiatives like the Early College program and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The school serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, balancing its long-standing traditions with modern educational strategies designed to support learners from a wide variety of backgrounds as they pursue post-secondary success.

922

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	478
Black	309
Asian	18
Two or More	48
American Indian	4

Hispanic
478 (51.8 %)
Black
309 (33.5 %)
White
65 (7.0 %)
Two or More
48 (5.2 %)
Asian
18 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-3160
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 240

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 155