Union Local High School

Summary:

Union Local High School is a public high school located in Belmont, Ohio, serving 434 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Belmont-Harrison District, which is ranked 489 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Local High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 97% of students identifying as white. While the school's recent four-year graduation rate of 93.6% is above the state average, it has experienced significant fluctuations in this metric over the past few years. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.7% in 2019-2020 to 48.9% in the 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with strengths in subjects like American Government and American History, but lags behind in Geometry and Algebra I.

Compared to the nearby Belmont Career Center and Harrison Career Center, Union Local High School has a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, these career centers have lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their ability to provide more personalized attention and support to their students. Additionally, Union Local High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, suggesting the need for more targeted support and resources for its lower-performing students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 66779 Belmont Morristown Rd
       Belmont, OH  43718-9568


(740) 782-1181

District: Union Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,314 Help


Feeder schools for Union Local High School:

Elementary:    Union Local Elementary School
Middle:    Union Local Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Union Local High School ranks worse than 58.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Union Local High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), two or more races (2%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Local High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Local High School is $12,314.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Local High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Local High School 502nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Union Local High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Union Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Local 489th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Local High School

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Rank History for all students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.71 548th 681 19.5%
2005 29.35 571st 689 17.1%
2006 35.61 557th 696 20.0%
2007 47.78 536th 756 29.1%
2008 45.61 554th 767 27.8%
2009 56.89 468th 791 40.8%
2010 56.94 482nd 819 41.1%
2011 51.31 573rd 818 30.0%
2012 46.65 613th 832 26.3%
2013 27.25 654th 767 14.7%
2014 41.21 607th 769 21.1%
2015 47.12 523rd 778 32.8%
2016 33.71 611th 784 22.1%
2017 30.06 585th 773 24.3%
2018 45.20 501st 800 37.4%
2019 39.52 569th 836 31.9%
2021 41.19 515th 819 37.1%
2022 42.68 514th 836 38.5%
2023 48.86 480th 867 44.6%
2024 45.35 502nd 864 41.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.48 323rd 614 47.4%
2024 41.42 305th 598 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.19 524th 758 30.9%
2019 47.67 471st 779 39.5%
2021 28.62 591st 763 22.5%
2022 48.99 426th 773 44.9%
2023 58.05 338th 805 58.0%
2024 41.84 526th 822 36.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 465th 751 38.1%
2019 48.07 515th 781 34.1%
2021 35.79 543rd 775 29.9%
2022 42.91 505th 794 36.4%
2023 62.23 334th 813 58.9%
2024 49.31 472nd 798 40.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.83 427th 550 22.4%
2019 36.83 388th 628 38.2%
2021 20.76 500th 596 16.1%
2022 52.41 215th 606 64.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.15 316th 538 41.3%
2019 43.41 193rd 272 29.0%
2022 73.63 55th 312 82.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.99 527th 763 30.9%
2019 39.95 562nd 792 29.0%
2021 41.59 489th 778 37.1%
2022 38.27 544th 808 32.7%
2023 42.57 527th 819 35.7%
2024 40.55 528th 816 35.3%
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Rank History for White students at Union Local High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.64 527th 718 26.6%
2019 35.23 555th 739 24.9%
2021 30.27 547th 727 24.8%
2022 33.65 542nd 749 27.6%
2023 41.21 494th 756 34.7%
2024 36.45 521st 754 30.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Local High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 562 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1989 552 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 534 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1991 532 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1992 529 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 523 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 532
1994 523 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 537 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 537 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 534 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1998 551 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 578 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 586 8 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2001 552 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 534 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 10 547
2003 534 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 10 547
2004 536 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 8 548
2005 494 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 502
2006 502 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 507
2007 512 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 523
2008 474 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 484
2009 500 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 506
2010 450 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 6 459
2011 429 4 1 3 0 0 5 0 442
2012 418 2 1 2 0 0 6 0 429
2013 411 3 0 2 0 0 7 0 423
2014 421 4 1 1 0 0 8 0 435
2015 432 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 438
2016 414 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 420
2017 381 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 386
2018 394 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 400
2019 377 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 380
2020 407 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 415
2021 420 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 427
2022 423 1 1 2 0 0 10 0 437
2023 425 0 1 1 0 0 7 0 434
2024 391 3 0 3 0 0 8 0 405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Local High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 28.0 20.3 0
1989 563 29.0 19.4 n/a
1990 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
1991 538 27.0 19.9 n/a
1992 533 27.0 19.7 16.5
1993 532 32.0 16.6 21.7
1994 528 32.0 16.5 27.5
1995 543 30.5 17.8 23.4
1996 543 30.5 17.8 23.4
1997 542 30.5 17.8 24
1998 559 34.5 16.2 16.1
1999 587 31.5 18.6 17.5
2000 595 26.5 22.5 21.3
2001 556 22.5 24.7 19.8
2002 547 38.5 14.2 26.1
2003 547 38.5 14.2 26.1
2004 548 34.5 15.9 23.1
2005 502 32.4 15.5 49.8
2006 507 31.4 16.1 26.8
2007 523 34.0 15.4 37.1
2008 484 34.0 14.2 n/a
2009 506 35.0 14.5 40.5
2010 459 33.0 13.9 39.3
2011 442 34.0 13.0 44.6
2012 429 31.0 13.8 41
2013 423 35.0 12.0 39.2
2014 435 37.7 11.5 34.5
2015 438 n/a n/a 36.1
2016 420 36.0 11.6 44.8
2017 386 33.0 11.6 44.8
2018 400 32.1 12.4 43.8
2019 380 36.1 10.5 39.5
2020 415 37.2 11.1 37.6
2021 427 45.0 9.4 n/a
2022 437 39.0 11.2 n/a
2023 434 30.0 14.4 26.3
2024 405 30.6 13.2 33.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Local High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 571 28.0 20.3 0
1989 563 29.0 19.4 n/a
1990 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
1991 538 27.0 19.9 n/a
1992 533 27.0 19.7 16.5
1993 532 32.0 16.6 21.7
1994 528 32.0 16.5 27.5
1995 543 30.5 17.8 23.4
1996 543 30.5 17.8 23.4
1997 542 30.5 17.8 24
1998 559 34.5 16.2 16.1
1999 587 31.5 18.6 17.5
2000 595 26.5 22.5 21.3
2001 556 22.5 24.7 19.8
2002 547 38.5 14.2 26.1
2003 547 38.5 14.2 26.1
2004 548 34.5 15.9 23.1
2005 502 32.4 15.5 49.8
2006 507 31.4 16.1 26.8
2007 523 34.0 15.4 37.1
2008 484 34.0 14.2 n/a
2009 506 35.0 14.5 40.5
2010 459 33.0 13.9 39.3
2011 442 34.0 13.0 44.6
2012 429 31.0 13.8 41
2013 423 35.0 12.0 39.2
2014 435 37.7 11.5 34.5
2015 438 n/a n/a 36.1
2016 420 36.0 11.6 44.8
2017 386 33.0 11.6 44.8
2018 400 32.1 12.4 43.8
2019 380 36.1 10.5 39.5
2020 415 37.2 11.1 37.6
2021 427 45.0 9.4 n/a
2022 437 39.0 11.2 n/a
2023 434 30.0 14.4 26.3
2024 405 30.6 13.2 33.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Local High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,448
2022 $11,344
2023 $11,617
2024 $12,314

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Local High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 569th of 836 High schoolsRanks 480th of 867 High schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Union Local High School)70.174.8
 4.7%
   End of Course American Government (Union Local)70.174.8
 4.7%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Union Local High School)83.277.1
 6.1%
   End of Course American History (Union Local)83.277.1
 6.1%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Union Local High School)63.869.4
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology (Union Local)63.869.4
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Union Local High School)62.975.2
 12.3%
   End of Course English II (Union Local)62.975.2
 12.3%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Union Local High School)39.410.5
 28.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Union Local)4010.5
 29.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Union Local High School)19.522.7
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Union Local)30.437.6
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380434
 14.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White377425
 12.7%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%26.3%
 13.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Local High School

Union Local High School ranks 502nd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Union Local High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Union Local High School.

Union Local High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Union Local Elementary School
Middle : Union Local Middle School


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