UNION GROVE H S

11377 UNION GROVE RD
GLADEWATER, TX 75647

www.ugisd.org

229 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union Grove High School is a public secondary school located in Gladewater, Texas, serving as the flagship high school for the Union Grove Independent School District (UGISD). Situated in a rural setting, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and close-knit community, which fosters strong relationships between students, faculty, and local residents. The district prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Union Grove High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, UIL academic competitions, and career-oriented programs, designed to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. As a small rural school, it emphasizes individual attention and small class sizes, allowing staff to tailor instruction to student needs. The school remains a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding Gladewater area.

229

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNION GROVE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

White
195 (85.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (10.5 %)
Two or More
5 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UNION GROVE ISD
Phone:	(903)845-5506
Website:	http://www.ugisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 59

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 47