C
Below Average
54/100

Union High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1800 TREMONT BLVD NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 8% proficient · 19th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
939
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%19/100reading 28th percentile, math 11th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−29 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+14 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%30%reading -9 pts, math -11 pts38th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%8%reading -14 pts, math -12 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -10 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1800 TREMONT BLVD NW
City Grand Rapids
ZIP Code 49504
District 2616440
NCES School ID 261644005350
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49504

Understanding the community around Union High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,317
Per Capita Income $33,562
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $203,200
Median Rent $1,109
Owner-Occupied 58.1%
Renter-Occupied 41.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Union High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.7%
Black 33.9%
White 8.2%
Two or More Races 7.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 939
Teachers (FTE) 52.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Union High School?
Union High School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Union High School?
Union High School has 939 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Union High School serve?
Union High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Union High School receive per student?
Union High School receives $19,650 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Union High School in 49504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$292,255
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,416
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
41.9%

Other Schools in 49504

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026