Union City School District

The Union City School District is located in Union City, NJ and includes 15 schools that serve 9,893 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Union City School District spends $19,243 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 43% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Union City School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Union City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Union City School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Union City School District serves 30% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.