At a glance
Reported students
1,242
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma other enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 19 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
Union HS Freshman Academy: 1,242 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 1,280
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Union HS Freshman Academy
Union HS Freshman Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–09 in Broken Arrow. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Union. NCES reports 1,242 students for 2024–25.
Among 19 combined / other schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 241 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the Oklahoma median of 18:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (45.6%) and White (19.2%). English learners represent 22.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 HS Freshman Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.54 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.2%
- Hispanic45.6%
- Black15.6%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial9.6%
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 8th Grade Ctr
Middle · Grades 08–08
1,100 reported students
Ellen Ochoa ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
968 reported students
Rosa Parks ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
647 reported students
Darnaby ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Jarman ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
575 reported students
Thomas Jefferson ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
574 reported students
Public schools near Union HS Freshman Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall T. Moore ES Elementary · Union | PK–05 | 453 | 0.5 mi |
| McAuliffe ES Elementary · Union | PK–05 | 479 | 0.9 mi |
| Tulsa Classical Academy HS Other · Charter · Tulsa Classical Academy (Charter) | 09–10 | 49 | 3.5 mi |
| Broken Arrow Freshman Academy Other · Broken Arrow | 09–09 | 1,276 | 4.3 mi |
| Creekwood Early Childhood Ctr Other · Broken Arrow | PK–PK | 273 | 4.8 mi |
| Park Lane Early Childhood Ctr Other · Broken Arrow | PK–PK | 222 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Union HS Freshman Academy
What grades does Union HS Freshman Academy serve?
Union HS Freshman Academy reports grades 09–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Union.
How many students attend Union HS Freshman Academy?
Union HS Freshman Academy reported 1,242 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 19 Oklahoma combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,280 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Union HS Freshman Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 1,242 students and 63.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Union HS Freshman Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Union HS Freshman Academy 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 HS Freshman Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Union HS Freshman Academy in?
Union HS Freshman Academy is part of Union, based in Tulsa, OK, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Union HS Freshman Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshall T. Moore ES (0.5 mi), McAuliffe ES (0.9 mi), Tulsa Classical Academy HS (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.