Union County High School
School Overview
Union County High School is a public school located in Blairsville, Georgia. It is a school in Union County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 837 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 62 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 837 students are attending Union County High School. By gender, there are 450 and 387 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Union County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 74 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 66 | 29 | 37 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 74 | 32 | 42 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 62 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Union County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 95.2% of teachers are certified. 90.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 62 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 59 | 95.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 6.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.2% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 419 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,743 Households |
| Population | 22,710 |
| Male | 11,350 |
| Female | 11,938 |
| Child Population | 4,857 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,659 Units |
| Average House Value | $196,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $780 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $50,021 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.25% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Union County High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 44 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 150 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Union County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 44 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 150 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Union County
In Union County, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.