Union High School vs. West High School
Should you attend Union High School or West High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,696 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
279 students
1,696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
101 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#957 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
57
585
Grade 10 Students
69
435
Grade 11 Students
85
361
Grade 12 Students
68
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
22%
% White
91%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
15%