Overview
Union High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The school enrolls 564 students. It is part of the Wise County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWise County Public Schools
County51195
CityBig Stone Gap
ZIP24219
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510408001792
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment564
White90.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.1%
Black / African American4.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %91%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)