Washington High School vs. Union High School
Should you attend Washington High School or Union 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
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,263 students
956 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#919 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#438 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
93%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
309
251
Grade 10 Students
302
226
Grade 11 Students
336
240
Grade 12 Students
316
239
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
14%