Union High School

Union High School is a four-year high school of mid-tier scale in DOWAGIAC, Michigan, part of Dowagiac Union School District, serveing 507 students in grades 9 through 12.

Union High School is one of 7 schools operated by Dowagiac Union School District, a district that educates 1,815 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Union High School lists that White students make up the majority at 58%. Beyond that, the school records 22% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 6% Black. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 85%.

On the resource side, Union High School lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Union High School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Cass County) shows that median household income runs about $70,443, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Union High School is one of 23 public schools in Cass County (combined enrollment of about 6,258 students).

The closest other public school is Pathfinders Alternative Ed, roughly 0.0 miles away. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Union High School has declined 14%, going from 592 students in 2018 to 507 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 16% to 22% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 18.3:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.