Union High School Freshman Academy serves 1,287 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Math Proficiency: 86%
- Reading Proficiency: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union High School Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union High School Freshman Academy's student population of 1,287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
1,287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union High School Freshman Academy is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)86%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)86%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
43%
20%
Black
14%
8%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Union High School Freshman Academy often compared to?
Union High School Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union High School Freshman Academy?
The graduation rate of Union High School Freshman Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 80%.
How many students attend Union High School Freshman Academy?
1,287 students attend Union High School Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Union High School Freshman Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union High School Freshman Academy?
Union High School Freshman Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Union High School Freshman Academy offer ?
Union High School Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Union High School Freshman Academy part of?
Union High School Freshman Academy is part of Union School District.
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