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#134 of 157 private schools in IA
Unity Christian High School
High School · Orange City, IA
A private high school in Orange City, IA serving grades 9th – 12th.
216 MICHIGAN AVE SW, Orange City, IA 51041
- Math 85% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Unity Christian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,115
Median home value
$253,600
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moc-floyd Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Unity Christian High School is listed in Orange City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Unity Christian High School
Unity Christian High School is a private high school in Orange City, IA, serving approximately 312 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity Christian High School
What grades does Unity Christian High School serve?
Unity Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Unity Christian High School?
Unity Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Christian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Christian High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Unity Christian High School rank in IA?
Unity Christian High School ranks #134 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Unity Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Unity Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Unity Christian High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity Christian High School has 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Unity Christian High School a private school?
Yes, Unity Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Unity Christian High School a religious school?
Unity Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sioux County
- Phone
- (712) 737-4114
- Area population (ZIP 51041)
- 7,173
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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