Union County High School

www.ucps.org.schools.bz/1/Home

819 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union County High School, located in Maynardville, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Union County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth, preparing its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and civic life. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to engage students through a balance of traditional instruction and practical skill development.

As a community-focused institution, Union County High School emphasizes the importance of school spirit and collaboration among students, faculty, and local families. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep the community informed about academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative resources. Through these efforts, the school strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students navigate their high school years while building a strong foundation for their future endeavors.

819

Total Students

57.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	776
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	10

White
776 (94.7 %)
Hispanic
24 (2.9 %)
Two or More
10 (1.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (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:	Yes
District:	Union County
Phone:	(865)992-5232
Website:	http://www.ucps.org.schools.bz/1/Home
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 243

Grade 10 210

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 199