Union High School

uhs.twpunionschools.org/

2,308 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union Senior High School, located at 2350 North Third Street in Union, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Township of Union. As the sole high school in the district, it functions as a comprehensive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body, offering a wide array of academic programs, advanced placement courses, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. Union High School boasts a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and student development. As a cornerstone of the Union Public Schools district, the institution emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous scholastic achievement with the social and personal growth of its students.

2,308

Total Students

166.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	643
Black	1,114
Asian	186
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Black
1,114 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
643 (27.9 %)
White
310 (13.4 %)
Asian
186 (8.1 %)
Two or More
47 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

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:	Township of Union School District
Phone:	(908)851-6500
Website:	http://uhs.twpunionschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	166.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,012
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	223

* 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 9 569

Grade 10 611

Grade 11 557

Grade 12 526

Ungraded 45