Is Union Junior & High School a good school?

Union Junior & High School ranks 300 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Union Junior & High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Union Junior & High School.

What is the racial makeup of Union Junior & High School?

Students at Union Junior & High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Union Junior & High School?

Union Junior & High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Union Elementary School

Union Junior & High School

Summary:

Union Junior & High School is a public high school located in Modoc, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 139 students. The school is part of the Union School Corporation, which is ranked 308 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Junior & High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and equity. The school has consistently low academic achievement, with only 19.05% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and just 2.38% proficient or better in ILEARN/Math - significantly lower than the state and nearby schools like Cowan High School and Northeastern High School. Union Junior & High School also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.2%, much higher than the state average and many of its neighbors.

Additionally, Union Junior & High School stands out for its racial homogeneity, with a student population that is 92.09% white - in contrast with the more diverse student bodies at schools like Indiana Digital Alternative School and Indiana Digital Junior and High School. This, combined with the school's low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism, may indicate potential equity gaps that need to be addressed. Improving student outcomes and creating a more inclusive environment will be crucial for Union Junior & High School to better serve its community.

Detail:

Public 7-12

8707 W US Hwy 36
Modoc, IN 47358

(765) 853-5421

District: Union School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,946

Feeder schools for Union Junior & High School:

Elementary:

Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Junior & High School ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Union Junior & High School ranks worse than 69.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Union Junior & High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Union Junior & High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Union School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Junior & High School is 21.3. 1 high schools in the Union School Corporation District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Union Junior & High School employs 6.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Junior & High School is $9,946, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Union School Corporation District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Junior & High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Union Junior & High School 438^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Union Junior & High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Union Junior & High School 300^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Union Junior & High School in the ranking list.)

Union School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Union School Corporation 323^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Junior & High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	43.27	257^th	370	30.5%
2006	27.67	321^st	375	14.4%
2007	60.44	154^th	382	59.7%
2008	50.99	225^th	392	42.6%
2009	25.25	356^th	423	15.8%
2010	23.15	370^th	428	13.6%
2011	38.21	345^th	451	23.5%
2012	24.62	386^th	447	13.6%
2013	48.11	275^th	444	38.1%
2014	44.29	326^th	470	30.6%
2015	40.39	333^rd	485	31.3%
2016	37.09	361^st	494	26.9%
2017	28.88	373^rd	472	21.0%
2018	5.53	455^th	473	3.8%
2019	28.81	355^th	470	24.5%
2021	17.73	392^nd	483	18.8%
2022	23.33	374^th	490	23.7%
2023	14.27	422^nd	489	13.7%
2024	11.31	438^th	485	9.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Union Junior & High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Union Junior & High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	61.27	146^th	349	58.2%
2006	63.62	123^rd	349	64.8%
2007	50.92	210^th	354	40.7%
2008	32.40	302^nd	360	16.1%
2009	61.63	165^th	364	54.7%
2010	49.63	139^th	362	61.6%
2011	39.51	223^rd	364	38.7%
2012	47.49	177^th	373	52.5%
2013	20.70	307^th	353	13.0%
2014	26.18	300^th	379	20.8%
2015	25.62	325^th	400	18.8%
2016	21.92	335^th	394	15.0%
2017	8.58	350^th	380	7.9%
2018	17.44	334^th	385	13.2%
2019	32.97	278^th	389	28.5%
2021	14.04	351^st	388	9.5%
2022	12.12	357^th	409	12.7%
2023	44.52	213^th	398	46.5%
2024	31.46	300^th	431	30.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Union Junior & High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.26	221^st	388	43.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Union Junior & High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.41	354^th	378	6.3%
2023	37.55	228^th	375	39.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Junior & High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	310	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
1989	297	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1990	257	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1991	237	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1992	247	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1993	265	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1994	268	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1995	244	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1996	244	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1997	247	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1998	224	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1999	226	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2000	229	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2001	225	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2002	194	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2003	194	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2004	179	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
2005	194	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2006	211	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2007	211	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	215
2008	221	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	224
2009	224	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	234	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2011	206	0	2	2	0	0	2	0	212
2012	222	0	2	4	0	0	5	0	233
2013	212	0	3	5	0	0	4	0	224
2014	190	0	3	4	0	0	3	0	200
2015	162	1	4	4	0	0	3	0	174
2016	112	0	2	3	0	0	1	0	118
2017	121	0	2	6	0	0	2	0	131
2018	386	38	1	26	0	0	24	0	475
2019	142	0	1	3	0	0	6	0	152
2020	128	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	136
2021	134	0	0	6	1	0	8	0	149
2022	149	1	1	5	1	0	11	0	168
2023	128	2	0	3	0	0	6	0	139
2024	129	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	135

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Junior & High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	20.8	15.0	0
1989	302	19.4	15.5	19.9
1990	257	19.2	13.3	18.7
1991	242	18.8	12.8	19.8
1992	249	20.1	12.3	23.3
1993	269	n/a	0.0	0
1994	270	23.5	11.5	14.1
1995	251	15.8	15.9	12
1996	251	15.8	15.9	12
1997	248	17.2	14.4	12.9
1998	225	15.9	14.2	9.3
1999	227	16.8	13.5	16.7
2000	229	16.5	13.9	17.5
2001	226	16.5	13.7	13.3
2002	195	15.7	12.4	19
2003	195	15.7	12.4	19
2004	179	13.9	12.9	22.3
2005	195	14.3	13.6	26.2
2006	213	13.9	15.3	23.9
2007	215	n/a	n/a	33.8
2008	224	14.5	15.4	31.1
2009	226	14.6	15.5	40.3
2010	236	15.4	15.2	39.4
2011	212	15.1	14.0	45.3
2012	233	n/a	n/a	52.4
2013	224	16.1	13.8	50.4
2014	200	16.0	12.5	53.5
2015	174	17.0	10.2	58
2016	118	16.0	7.3	65.3
2017	131	15.5	8.4	58
2018	475	35.7	13.2	53.5
2019	152	17.8	8.5	67.1
2020	136	17.0	7.9	61.8
2021	149	20.3	7.3	57.7
2022	168	13.7	12.1	56.5
2023	139	14.3	9.6	63.3
2024	135	6.3	21.3	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Junior & High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	20.8	15.0	0
1989	302	19.4	15.5	19.9
1990	257	19.2	13.3	18.7
1991	242	18.8	12.8	19.8
1992	249	20.1	12.3	23.3
1993	269	n/a	0.0	0
1994	270	23.5	11.5	14.1
1995	251	15.8	15.9	12
1996	251	15.8	15.9	12
1997	248	17.2	14.4	12.9
1998	225	15.9	14.2	9.3
1999	227	16.8	13.5	16.7
2000	229	16.5	13.9	17.5
2001	226	16.5	13.7	13.3
2002	195	15.7	12.4	19
2003	195	15.7	12.4	19
2004	179	13.9	12.9	22.3
2005	195	14.3	13.6	26.2
2006	213	13.9	15.3	23.9
2007	215	n/a	n/a	33.8
2008	224	14.5	15.4	31.1
2009	226	14.6	15.5	40.3
2010	236	15.4	15.2	39.4
2011	212	15.1	14.0	45.3
2012	233	n/a	n/a	52.4
2013	224	16.1	13.8	50.4
2014	200	16.0	12.5	53.5
2015	174	17.0	10.2	58
2016	118	16.0	7.3	65.3
2017	131	15.5	8.4	58
2018	475	35.7	13.2	53.5
2019	152	17.8	8.5	67.1
2020	136	17.0	7.9	61.8
2021	149	20.3	7.3	57.7
2022	168	13.7	12.1	56.5
2023	139	14.3	9.6	63.3
2024	135	6.3	21.3	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Junior & High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$01 (0.0%)	$108,403 (100.0%)	$108,404
2020	$1,544 (12.3%)	$11,005 (87.7%)	$12,549
2021	$806 (7.5%)	$9,912 (92.5%)	$10,718
2022	$1,562 (15.7%)	$8,384 (84.3%)	$9,946

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Junior & High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 355^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 422^nd of 489 Middle schools	10.8%
Ranks 278^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 213^th of 398 High schools	17.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Junior & High School)	55.9	7.1	48.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union School Corporation)	27	14.5	12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Union Junior & High School)	29.4	0	29.4%
7th Grade Math (Union School Corporation)	12.4	4.4	8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Junior & High School)	10.3	22.7	12.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union School Corporation)	23.3	20	3.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Union Junior & High School)	3.4	13.6	10.2%
8th Grade Math (Union School Corporation)	3.2	2.9	0.3%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Union Junior & High School)	7.1	16	8.9%
End of Course Biology (Union School Corporation)	10.5	7.2	3.3%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	152	139	8.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	128	9.9%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.1%	63.3%	3.8%

Schools Near Union Junior & High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Junior & High School	Public	7-12	8707 W US Hwy 36	Modoc	47358	Randolph County	Union School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 853-5421	135	6	21.3	40.0%	129 (95.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	31.5	300^th of 431 public high schools	30.4%		44.5	213^th of 398 public high schools	46.5%	87	66.7	11.1	19.1	19.1	19.1	4.8	0.0	2.4	5.6	$9,946	$1,562	$8,384
Indiana Digital Alternative School	Public	9-12	8707 W Hwy Us 36	Modoc	47358	Randolph County	Union School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 204-2224	1,548	75	20.6	44.8%	1,103 (71.3%)	167 (10.8%)	158 (10.2%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	109 (7.0%)								(n/a)									19.5	$7,154	$43	$7,111
Indiana Digital Junior and High School	Public, Virtual	7-12	8707 W Hwy Us 36	Modoc	47358	Randolph County	Union School Corporation	No	No	Yes	No	(765) 204-2224	3,920	138	28.3	19.9%	2,712 (69.2%)	501 (12.8%)	418 (10.7%)	21 (0.5%)	9 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	258 (6.6%)	18.3	350^th of 431 public high schools	18.8%		18.1	334^th of 398 public high schools	16.1%	16	29.3	2.7	14.4	19.1	17.1	3.3	3.3	3.3	29.7	$8,259	$50	$8,209
Hagerstown Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	701 Baker Rd	Hagerstown	47346	Wayne County	Nettle Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 489-4511	542	34	15.9	43.9%	501 (92.4%)	6 (1.1%)	13 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	66.5	95^th of 431 public high schools	78.0%		47.4	194^th of 398 public high schools	51.3%	99	61.3	28.0	56.8	44.0	49.2	35.1	15.5	23.4	42.9	$10,547	$541	$10,006
Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1878 N Cr 1000 W	Parker City	47368	Randolph County	Monroe Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 468-7545	466	34	13.9	44.4%	434 (93.1%)	8 (1.7%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	41.8	255^th of 431 public high schools	40.8%		54.7	156^th of 398 public high schools	60.8%	99	36.5	13.5	38.8	36.8	37.9	52.9	27.6	41.0	48.8	$11,154	$352	$10,802
Blue River Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	4741 N Viking Trail	New Castle	47362	Henry County	Blue River Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 836-4811	297	25	12.1	42.8%	284 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	46.1	224^th of 431 public high schools	48.0%		36.6	264^th of 398 public high schools	33.7%	40	58.1	14.0	29.3	31.8	30.6	14.6	13.6	14.1	33.9	$11,444	$631	$10,813
Randolph Southern Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2 Rebel Drive	Lynn	47355	Randolph County	Randolph Southern School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 874-1181	211	16	13.1	54.0%	189 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	28.3	313^th of 431 public high schools	27.4%		37	261^st of 398 public high schools	34.4%	52	29.4	14.7	35.5	32.4	33.9	35.5	29.4	32.3	31.4	$11,115	$955	$10,160
Wapahani High School	Public	9-12	10401 E Cr 167 S	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 289-7323	334	29	11.7		309 (92.5%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	63.5	113^th of 431 public high schools	73.8%		51.5	170^th of 398 public high schools	57.3%	57	52.3	27.9							46.6	$11,297	$903	$10,393
Winchester Community High School	Public	9-12	700 Union St	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 584-8201	408	34	11.8	50.7%	367 (90.0%)	4 (1.0%)	24 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	39.6	267^th of 431 public high schools	38.1%		44.2	219^th of 398 public high schools	45.0%	48	44.3	12.4							38.7	$12,006	$638	$11,367
Cowan High School	Public	7-12	9401 S Nottingham	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Cowan Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 289-7128	350	25	14.2	49.7%	325 (92.9%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	43.7	242^nd of 431 public high schools	43.9%		45.3	210^th of 398 public high schools	47.2%	32	53.5	18.6	51.7	39.3	45.4	31.0	18.0	24.4	29.2	$9,638	$333	$9,305

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Rank History for high school Female students at Union Junior & High School

Rank History for high school White students at Union Junior & High School

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Junior & High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Junior & High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Junior & High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Junior & High School

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