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#1482 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Union City High School
High School · Union City Community Schools · Union City, MI
An Union City Community Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
430 SAINT JOSEPH ST, Union City, MI 49094
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union City High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union City 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,688
Median home value
$127,000
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Juniorsenor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 4.8 mi | 252 | 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.
Union City Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union City High School is listed in Union City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union City High School
Union City High School is a public high school in Union City, MI, part of Union City Community Schools, serving approximately 320 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,482 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union City High School
What grades does Union City High School serve?
Union City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Union City High School?
Union City High School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union City High School rank in MI?
Union City High School ranks #1,482 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Union City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union City High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Union City High School a charter school?
No, Union City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union City High School a Title I school?
No, Union City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union City High School?
58.4% of students at Union City 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Branch County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (517) 741-8561
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49094)
- 3,755
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49094; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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