Union High School is a public high school in Roosevelt, Utah, United States. As of 2014, the school had a student population of 887. The school serves both Duchesne County and Uintah County, which is the source of the name. The school is a part of the Duchesne County School District.
Serving 1,155 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union High School's student population of 1,155 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cosmo The Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union High School's ranking?
Union High School is ranked #769 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union High School?
The graduation rate of Union High School is 85%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Union High School?
1,155 students attend Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Union High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union High School?
Union High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Union High School offer ?
Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union High School part of?
Union High School is part of Duchesne School District.
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