At a glance
Reported students
606
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
Union County High School: 606 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 635
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Union County High School
Union County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lake Butler. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Union. NCES reports 606 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.6%) and Black (14%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Union County High School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.6%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black14%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Union Virtual Franchise
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Lake Butler Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
752 reported students
Lake Butler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
951 reported students
Union County Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Union Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Union County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butler Middle School Middle · Union | 05–08 | 752 | 0.2 mi |
| Union Virtual Franchise High · Union | 06–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Union County Virtual Instruction Program Other · Union | KG–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Union Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) Other · Union | KG–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Lake Butler Elementary School Elementary · Union | PK–04 | 951 | 0.5 mi |
| Brooker Community School Inc Elementary · Charter · Bradford | KG–06 | 82 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Union County High School
What grades does Union County High School serve?
Union County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Union.
How many students attend Union County High School?
Union County High School reported 606 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 635 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Union County High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 606 students and 39.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Union County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Union County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Union County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Union County High School in?
Union County High School is part of Union, based in Lake Butler, FL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Union County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Butler Middle School (0.2 mi), Union Virtual Franchise (0.2 mi), Union County Virtual Instruction Program (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.