Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, North Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 186 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
North Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Union High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Union High School is ranked #632 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Union High School?
The graduation rate of North Union High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Union High School?
186 students attend North Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Union High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Union High School?
North Union High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Union High School offer ?
North Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Union High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 186 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
