For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,430 students in Union City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Union City, CA are James Logan High School and Decoto School For Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Union City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Union City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Logan High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Union City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Logan High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 H St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 3,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Decoto School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 476-2696
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 476-2696
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Union City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
New Haven Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
34200 Alvaradoniles Rd
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-1100
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-1100
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Union City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Union City, CA include James Logan High School and Decoto School For Independent Study.
How many public high schools are located in Union City?
2 public high schools are located in Union City.
What is the racial composition of students in Union City?
Union City public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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