Serving 171 students in grades 6-12, Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Union High School's student population of 171 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
52%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union High School's ranking?
Union High School is ranked #709 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union High School?
The graduation rate of Union High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Union High School?
171 students attend Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Union High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union High School?
Union High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union High School offer ?
Union High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Union High School part of?
Union High School is part of Nampa School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
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