Summary:
The city of West Union, Ohio is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, with significant socioeconomic challenges as evidenced by the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients.
West Union Elementary School stands out as a relatively strong performer, with higher test scores compared to the district and state averages, particularly in 5th grade science and English language arts. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 741 out of 1,596 in 2022-2023 to 870 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, indicating a potential decline in performance. In contrast, the high schools in the area, West Union High School and Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center, struggle with lower test scores compared to the state and district, especially in mathematics.
West Union High School also has a four-year graduation rate of 74.4%, which is below the state average. The socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, as evidenced by the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, may contribute to the lower academic performance observed at the high school level. However, the presence of the Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center provides students in the area with an alternative educational pathway focused on career and technical training, diversifying the educational options available in the Adams County Ohio Valley Local district.
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