Union City High School

1305 High School DR
Union City, TN 38261

www.tornadotouch.net

372 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union City High School, located at 1305 High School Dr. in Union City, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating under the Union City School System, the high school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, athletics, and school spirit. As the home of the "Golden Tornadoes," the school fosters a traditional small-town educational environment while providing a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities intended to prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school’s digital presence, centered around their website (tornadotouch.net), serves as a hub for student, parent, and community engagement. The platform provides essential information regarding school calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative resources, reflecting the school’s commitment to maintaining clear communication with the community. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a vibrant extracurricular culture, Union City High School remains a cornerstone of the Union City area, dedicated to the growth and achievement of its student body.

372

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	53
Black	129
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
178 (47.8 %)
Black
129 (34.7 %)
Hispanic
53 (14.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Union City
Phone:	(731)885-2373
Website:	http://www.tornadotouch.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 9 108

Grade 10 101

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 78