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Union High School

2350 NORTH THIRD STREET, UNION, NJ 07083Township of Union School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,308
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 8% vs nat'l
$26,126
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,308 students in grades 09–12 in UNION, New Jersey.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,126 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Union High School is a very large high in UNION, New Jersey, serving grades 09–12 with 2,308 students. The district invests $26,126 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Union High School

2,308
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
32%
Free Lunch
166
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,242 male · 1,066 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility32%
National avg 52% · 733 students
Student Composition
8%
13%
28%
48%
Asian8%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black48%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341650005742

Academic Outcomes at Union High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
93
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 07083

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,126Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,126
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,496
Student Support$4,964
Administration$3,135
Operations$3,919
Other$2,613
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,126 spent per student, an estimated $11,574 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
53%
State government
38.9%
Local (property tax)
52.7%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $26,126/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hannah Caldwell ElementaryWashington ElementaryLivingston ElementaryFranklin Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
Burnet Middle SchoolKawameeh Middle SchoolJefferson Elementary
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyUnion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTownship of Union School District →
Phone: (908)851-6500
NCES ID: 341650005742
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in UNION seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Township of Union School District
Mid
Burnet Middle School
981 students · 05–08
● 49 opp35% FRL
Elem
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
779 students · PK–04
● 49 opp14% FRL
Mid
Kawameeh Middle School
710 students · 05–08
● 49 opp29% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary
572 students · PK–04
● 49 opp18% FRL
Mid
Jefferson Elementary
528 students · 05–05
● 49 opp33% FRL
Elem
Livingston Elementary
465 students · PK–04
● 49 opp17% FRL
Elem
Franklin Elementary
452 students · PK–04
● 49 opp31% FRL
Elem
Connecticut Farms Elementary
420 students · PK–05
● 49 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2350 NORTH THIRD STREET, UNION, NJ 07083
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.