UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

UNION
1000 S LAKE AVE
LAKE BUTLER, FL 32054
606 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Union County High School, located in Lake Butler, Florida, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Union County School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it offers a traditional academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty and staff focus on student achievement and personal development within a rural, supportive setting.

Beyond its core academic programs, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Lake Butler, often serving as a central hub for community activities and athletics. Students have access to a range of career and technical education (CTE) pathways, as well as sports and student organizations that foster leadership and school spirit. By leveraging its district resources, Union County High School aims to provide its students with the essential tools, technology, and guidance necessary to succeed after graduation.
606
Total Students
39.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    470 (77.6%)
  • Black
    85 (14.0%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: UNION
Phone: (352)448-5204
Website: http://www.union.k12.fl.us/uchs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 152
Grade 10 150
Grade 11 141
Grade 12 163
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
UNION VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
UNION
0 Students
55 SW 6TH ST
LAKE BUTLER, FL 32054 (0.2 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th