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#2366 of 3,441 schools in OH
West Union High School
High School · Adams County Ohio Valley Local · West Union, OH
An Adams County Ohio Valley Local high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
97 Dragon Lair Dr, West Union, OH 45693
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Union High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Union 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low164/100K
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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
$45,556
Median home value
$170,700
Median rent
$633/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45693; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Valley Career & Technical CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 11–12 | 0.1 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Adams County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| North Adams High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | Not available | 448 | Compare → |
| Peebles High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Union High School is listed in Adams County Ohio Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Union High School
West Union High School is a public high school in West Union, OH, part of Adams County Ohio Valley Local, serving approximately 477 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,366 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Union High School
What grades does West Union High School serve?
West Union High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Union High School?
West Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Union High School rank in OH?
West Union High School ranks #2,366 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 West Union High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Union High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Union High School a charter school?
No, West Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Union High School a Title I school?
No, West Union High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Union High School?
69.2% of students at West Union 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (937) 544-5553
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 45693)
- 8,452
- Area average commute
- 44.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 45693; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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