Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, Union City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union City High School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City High School's ranking?
Union City High School is ranked #2138 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Union City High School often compared to?
Union City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coldwater High School, Athens Juniorsenor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union City High School?
The graduation rate of Union City High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Union City High School?
293 students attend Union City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Union City High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union City High School?
Union City High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union City High School offer ?
Union City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union City High School part of?
Union City High School is part of Union City Community Schools School District.
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