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Union HS Freshman Academy

School · Union · Tulsa, OK

A school in Tulsa, OK where students score 65 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8506 E 61 Street, Tulsa, OK 74133

  • Math 86% proficient (2015)
  • Reading 86% proficient (2011)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2015
TrendImproving
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2015 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2011 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency86% (2015 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2015 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+64.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
College Readiness1.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$11,334
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Union HS Freshman Academy score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2015 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency86%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2011 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2011 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 6 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 86% recently.

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
83%
2013
Math
86%
2014
Math
86%
2015
Math
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)

Based on 10 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Union HS Freshman Academy 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,582/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulsa), 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

$73,983

Median home value

$254,700

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immanuel Lutheran Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9K–122.0 mi168Compare →
Mingo Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2PK–122.1 mi331Compare →
Summit Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8PK–122.6 mi543Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Union

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#13 of 17
District spending per student
$11,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union HS Freshman Academy is listed in UNION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union HS Freshman Academy

Union HS Freshman Academy is a public school in Tulsa, OK, part of Union, serving approximately 1,203 students in grades 9th-9th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union HS Freshman Academy

What grades does Union HS Freshman Academy serve?

Union HS Freshman Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.

How many students attend Union HS Freshman Academy?

Union HS Freshman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union HS Freshman Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Union HS Freshman Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union HS Freshman Academy rank in OK?

Union HS Freshman Academy ranks #1,000 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Union HS Freshman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Union HS Freshman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 HS Freshman Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union HS Freshman Academy has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).

Is Union HS Freshman Academy a charter school?

No, Union HS Freshman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union HS Freshman Academy a Title I school?

No, Union HS Freshman Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union HS Freshman Academy?

79.7% of students at Union HS Freshman Academy 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 – 9th
Enrollment
1,203
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tulsa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
Area population (ZIP 74133)
48,686
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
37.5
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2011 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 74133; 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, 2009-2015, multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24

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