West Union High School

Summary:

West Union High School is a public high school in West Union, Ohio, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 477 students. The school is part of the Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District, which is ranked 444 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Union High School faces several challenges, including a predominantly white student population (over 95%), consistently underperforming on Ohio State Tests compared to state and district averages, and fluctuating graduation rates that are generally lower than the state average. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.2% in 2019-2020 to 40.3% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 14:1 to 16.5:1 in recent years, lower than the nearby Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center and Southern Hills Career Technical Center.

While West Union High School's overall performance is below average, the school's gifted and talented students have shown relatively stronger performance, ranking 36th out of 312 Ohio high schools in 2021-2022. However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to its academic and attendance struggles. The school's proximity to the Southern Hills and Adams County Ohio Valley Local career-focused educational opportunities suggests that some students may be opting for these options, which could impact West Union High School's enrollment and performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 97 Dragon Lair Dr
       West Union, OH  45693-8702


(937) 544-5553

District: Adams County Ohio Valley Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
665th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for West Union High School:

Elementary:    West Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Hispanic:
1.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Compare Details West Union High School ranks worse than 69.2% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Union High School ranks worse than 77% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Union 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Union High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Union High School 724th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See West Union High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks West Union High School 665th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See West Union High School in the ranking list.)

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Adams County Ohio Valley Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams County Ohio Valley Local 444th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Union High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.03 529th 692 23.6%
2006 39.28 556th 732 24.0%
2007 51.93 520th 837 37.9%
2008 57.17 463rd 835 44.6%
2009 61.89 427th 858 50.2%
2010 68.18 366th 895 59.1%
2011 56.84 551st 925 40.4%
2012 44.52 691st 989 30.1%
2013 56.52 601st 1001 40.0%
2014 64.08 474th 1008 53.0%
2015 34.10 731st 1035 29.4%
2016 36.77 701st 1050 33.2%
2017 37.82 690th 1038 33.5%
2018 40.22 659th 1010 34.8%
2019 38.94 694th 1050 33.9%
2021 50.58 565th 1037 45.5%
2022 32.73 702nd 1017 31.0%
2023 31.60 718th 1048 31.5%
2024 29.97 724th 1046 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.58 455th 590 22.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.97 615th 924 33.4%
2019 34.34 674th 945 28.7%
2021 54.44 425th 923 54.0%
2022 38.04 620th 947 34.5%
2023 27.41 725th 974 25.6%
2024 25.58 743rd 989 24.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.71 613th 897 31.7%
2019 36.46 648th 917 29.3%
2021 49.57 512th 910 43.7%
2022 30.53 664th 925 28.2%
2023 36.55 629th 943 33.3%
2024 33.23 653rd 942 30.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 501st 643 22.1%
2019 21.09 587th 658 10.8%
2021 39.46 311th 576 46.0%
2022 16.16 549th 565 2.8%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.78 423rd 521 18.8%
2019 48.63 102nd 164 37.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.03 667th 916 27.2%
2019 33.69 663rd 933 28.9%
2021 41.16 570th 924 38.3%
2022 25.28 712th 946 24.7%
2023 20.97 751st 963 22.0%
2024 18.76 762nd 958 20.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.69 677th 781 13.3%
2019 19.11 681st 796 14.4%
2021 29.42 585th 781 25.1%
2022 14.28 720th 809 11.0%
2023 14.23 710th 805 11.8%
2024 10.57 724th 795 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Union High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.75 611th 681 10.3%
2005 21.35 607th 689 11.9%
2006 15.71 640th 696 8.0%
2007 36.60 606th 756 19.8%
2008 42.17 585th 767 23.7%
2009 38.62 625th 791 21.0%
2010 35.64 651st 819 20.5%
2011 33.50 664th 818 18.8%
2012 59.40 477th 832 42.7%
2013 59.42 404th 767 47.3%
2014 44.93 575th 769 25.2%
2015 45.33 540th 778 30.6%
2016 49.58 461st 784 41.2%
2017 27.02 606th 773 21.6%
2018 32.55 610th 800 23.8%
2019 26.54 646th 836 22.7%
2021 28.69 606th 819 26.0%
2022 26.19 640th 836 23.4%
2023 29.02 628th 867 27.6%
2024 21.39 665th 864 23.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.93 545th 614 11.2%
2024 15.21 562nd 598 6.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.99 574th 758 24.3%
2019 22.77 637th 779 18.2%
2021 19.26 643rd 763 15.7%
2022 24.51 609th 773 21.2%
2023 27.37 613th 805 23.9%
2024 26.71 628th 822 23.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 539th 751 28.2%
2019 32.68 600th 781 23.2%
2021 27.98 591st 775 23.7%
2022 22.33 640th 794 19.4%
2023 38.61 554th 813 31.9%
2024 33.45 576th 798 27.8%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.29 476th 550 13.5%
2019 14.55 585th 628 6.8%
2021 17.98 521st 596 12.6%
2022 15.11 557th 606 8.1%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.26 522nd 538 3.0%
2019 42.14 203rd 272 25.4%
2021 38.70 276th 349 20.9%
2022 76.14 36th 312 88.5%
2023 35.97 262nd 308 14.9%
2024 34.27 240th 280 14.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.43 628th 763 17.7%
2019 16.32 667th 792 15.8%
2021 25.10 614th 778 21.1%
2022 25.97 622nd 808 23.0%
2023 18.68 664th 819 18.9%
2024 16.64 667th 816 18.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.09 626th 718 12.8%
2019 13.80 664th 739 10.1%
2021 16.12 638th 727 12.2%
2022 13.52 658th 749 12.1%
2023 15.10 661st 756 12.6%
2024 14.83 648th 754 14.1%
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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 West Union High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 574 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 537 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1990 910 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1991 900 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1992 755 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1993 769 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 772
1994 755 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 693 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1996 693 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1997 690 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1998 661 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 664
1999 675 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 677 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2001 647 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2002 643 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 653
2003 643 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 653
2004 620 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 2 633
2005 635 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 646
2006 585 8 3 5 0 n/a n/a 1 602
2007 590 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 600
2008 578 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 584
2009 575 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 580
2010 566 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 568
2011 558 2 0 4 0 0 7 0 571
2012 563 2 0 3 0 0 6 0 574
2013 608 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 614
2014 578 3 1 1 1 0 3 0 587
2015 563 3 1 3 1 0 4 0 575
2016 524 2 1 3 1 0 4 0 535
2017 539 2 1 7 2 0 4 0 555
2018 555 2 1 9 1 0 2 0 570
2019 523 1 1 10 1 0 2 0 538
2020 536 1 1 7 1 0 4 0 550
2021 497 0 2 7 0 1 5 0 512
2022 477 0 2 10 0 2 6 0 497
2023 461 2 2 5 0 2 5 0 477

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 West Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 31.0 18.6 0
1989 541 32.0 16.9 n/a
1990 919 44.1 20.8 n/a
1991 905 46.0 19.6 n/a
1992 760 45.0 16.8 55.3
1993 772 41.0 18.8 55.5
1994 758 43.0 17.6 57.7
1995 696 44.0 15.8 48.9
1996 696 44.0 15.8 48.9
1997 694 42.0 16.5 50.6
1998 664 45.0 14.8 26.5
1999 675 42.0 16.1 31.1
2000 683 42.0 16.3 31.6
2001 651 42.0 15.5 32.4
2002 653 42.0 15.5 46.4
2003 653 42.0 15.5 46.4
2004 633 43.7 14.5 48.5
2005 646 44.0 14.7 59.9
2006 602 45.0 13.4 51.1
2007 600 41.0 14.6 48.4
2008 584 38.0 15.4 n/a
2009 580 39.0 14.9 53.7
2010 568 40.0 14.2 61.4
2011 571 38.0 15.0 58
2012 574 42.5 13.5 57.1
2013 614 33.6 18.2 55.2
2014 587 31.5 18.6 54.7
2015 575 n/a n/a 62.1
2016 535 32.0 16.7 61.3
2017 555 35.0 15.8 61.4
2018 570 37.0 15.4 61.9
2019 538 32.0 16.8 58
2020 550 33.0 16.6 60.7
2021 512 31.0 16.5 n/a
2022 497 31.0 16.0 n/a
2023 477 34.0 14.0 61

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 West Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 31.0 18.6 0
1989 541 32.0 16.9 n/a
1990 919 44.1 20.8 n/a
1991 905 46.0 19.6 n/a
1992 760 45.0 16.8 55.3
1993 772 41.0 18.8 55.5
1994 758 43.0 17.6 57.7
1995 696 44.0 15.8 48.9
1996 696 44.0 15.8 48.9
1997 694 42.0 16.5 50.6
1998 664 45.0 14.8 26.5
1999 675 42.0 16.1 31.1
2000 683 42.0 16.3 31.6
2001 651 42.0 15.5 32.4
2002 653 42.0 15.5 46.4
2003 653 42.0 15.5 46.4
2004 633 43.7 14.5 48.5
2005 646 44.0 14.7 59.9
2006 602 45.0 13.4 51.1
2007 600 41.0 14.6 48.4
2008 584 38.0 15.4 n/a
2009 580 39.0 14.9 53.7
2010 568 40.0 14.2 61.4
2011 571 38.0 15.0 58
2012 574 42.5 13.5 57.1
2013 614 33.6 18.2 55.2
2014 587 31.5 18.6 54.7
2015 575 n/a n/a 62.1
2016 535 32.0 16.7 61.3
2017 555 35.0 15.8 61.4
2018 570 37.0 15.4 61.9
2019 538 32.0 16.8 58
2020 550 33.0 16.6 60.7
2021 512 31.0 16.5 n/a
2022 497 31.0 16.0 n/a
2023 477 34.0 14.0 61

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Union High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,257
2022 $11,186
2023 $11,874

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Union High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 694th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 718th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.4%
Ranks 646th of 836 High schoolsRanks 628th of 867 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (West Union High School)51.630.8
 20.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)5950.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Union High School)55.954.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)60.663.5
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (West Union High School)66.348.8
 17.5%
   8th Grade Science (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)75.467.1
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Union High School)2316.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)32.739.8
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Union High School)47.445.3
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)48.249.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (West Union High School)64.853.8
 11%
   End of Course American Government (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)76.363.5
 12.8%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (West Union High School)60.560.5
   End of Course American History (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)6865.5
 2.5%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (West Union High School)58.547.6
 10.9%
   End of Course Biology (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)61.561.2
 0.3%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (West Union High School)54.455.8
 1.4%
   End of Course English II (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)61.357.9
 3.4%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (West Union High School)22.620.5
 2.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)38.429.6
 8.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (West Union High School)3230.9
 1.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Adams County Ohio Valley Local)44.647.6
 3%
   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 Students538477
 11.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic105
 50%
Pacific Islander02
White523461
 11.9%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58%61%
 3%


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Students at West Union High School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

West Union High School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Ohio high schools.

West Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Union Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended West Union High School.


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