Union High School

Union High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 Tremont Blvd NW,  Grand Rapids, MI
Westside Connection Neighborhood
Grand Rapids Public Schools
3.7
3.5
952 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Karl Nelson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
20
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
322:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Hispanic
50.9%
Black
34.4%
White
9.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grand Valley State University 104 Students
Grand Rapids Community College 99 Students
Michigan State University 88 Students
Ferris State University 86 Students
Western Michigan University 68 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 59 Students
Central Michigan University 51 Students
Wayne State University 37 Students
Northern Michigan University 36 Students
Calvin University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Business 17 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 13 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Photography 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 80 Reviews
5.0
2/27/2025
I started going to Union high school on my sophomore year. It was my first year in the U.S and I did not speak english. But staying there for one smester helped me be fluent in this language. Union high school provide a lot of teacher that can help you without hesitation even though you don't speak english they are always here to guide you.
3.0 Senior
2/22/2020
Being able to meet others from different backgrounds and different cultures is very important here. Academics are rewarded highly, although poor academic skills are often shunned and looked over, making it hard for people from less opportune backgrounds to shine.
3.0 Senior
9/29/2019
My experience is good but safety regulation and enforcement would be appreciated for the good of our students.
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3.5 11 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/7/2025
At Union High School we have lots of supports for students and lots of opportunities to learn. We have expanded our AP course offerings and after school clubs and activities. Union is a very safe school with good procedures and we have reduced out of school suspensions by more than half over the las...
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5.0 teacher
8/15/2021
Cultural and linguistic diversity at this school is an asset that will prepare students for communicating effectively with many different people throughout their lifetimes!
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1.0 other
3/16/2012
PARENT/ALUMNI REVIEW My husband and I are GRPS grads (Union '99 and Creston '95 respectively), and it is because of our experiences at the secondary schools that we homeschool. Despite taking honors classes and having a handful a caring teachers/coaches, every day was "Lord of the Flies". It certain...
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5.0 student
10/9/2009
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Union High School

Union High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 952 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Union High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $355,025. Discover additional schools in the area, like CA Frost Environmental Science Middle High School, Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingüe, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union High School.

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