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#516 of 719 schools in ID
Union High School
High School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID
A Nampa School District high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
506 FLETCHER DRIVE, Nampa, ID 83686
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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 Union 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nampa), 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
$83,666
Median home value
$381,800
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Victory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Skyview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nampa School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #10 of 24
- District spending per student
- $11,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union High School is listed in NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union High School
Union High School is a public high school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 171 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union High School
What grades does Union High School serve?
Union High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Union High School?
Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union High School rank in ID?
Union High School ranks #516 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union 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 Union High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union High School a charter school?
No, Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union High School a Title I school?
No, Union High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union High School?
55.0% of students at Union High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Canyon County
- Phone
- (208) 498-0559
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83686)
- 59,532
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 83686; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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