Union County High School

642 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union County High School, located in Morganfield, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Union County. Operating under the Union County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing students for post-secondary success through various college and career readiness initiatives. The school maintains a strong presence in the local community, emphasizing the importance of student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the development of well-rounded citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Union County High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Morganfield through its athletics, arts programs, and community service projects. The school serves as a central hub for student life in the region, fostering a supportive environment that encourages school spirit and local pride. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a variety of clubs and athletic opportunities, the institution aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a commitment to excellence within the rural Kentucky landscape.

642

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	16
Black	31
Asian	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
548 (85.4%)
Two or More
40 (6.2%)
Black
31 (4.8%)
Hispanic
16 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union County
Phone:	(270)389-1454
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 186

Grade 10 148

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 162

Ungraded 3