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Union Local High School

High School · Union Local · Belmont, OH

A high school in Belmont, OH where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

66779 Belmont Morristown Rd, Belmont, OH 43718

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$14,004
Chronic Absenteeism51.4%

Students at Union Local High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Union Local High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average288/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,719

Median home value

$225,600

Median rent

$1,091/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

87.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belmont Career CenterEnrollment path unverified4.57–124.7 mi328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Union Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union Local High School is listed in Union Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union Local High School

Union Local High School is a public high school in Belmont, OH, part of Union Local, serving approximately 405 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,205 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union Local High School

What grades does Union Local High School serve?

Union Local High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Union Local High School?

Union Local High School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Local High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union Local High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union Local High School rank in OH?

Union Local High School ranks #2,205 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Union Local High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union Local High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Union Local High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Local High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Union Local High School a charter school?

No, Union Local High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union Local High School a Title I school?

No, Union Local High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Local High School?

33.8% of students at Union Local High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Belmont County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 43718)
2,810
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
45.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43718; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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