Union High

Sampson County Schools
1189 Kader Merritt Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
494 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Union High School, located in Rose Hill, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Sampson County School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, providing students with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations that help develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that reflects the values of the rural Sampson County community. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student achievement, Union High strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a global society. With its focus on accessibility and development, the school serves as a central hub for secondary education, ensuring that students have the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential.
494
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    283 (57.3%)
  • Black
    112 (22.7%)
  • White
    80 (16.2%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    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: Sampson County Schools
Phone: (910)532-6300
Website: http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/uhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 490
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 148
Grade 10 127
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 92
Gender Ratio