North Union High School

401 N Franklin St
Richwood, OH 43344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, North Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Union High School's student population of 384 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

North Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Union High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1489 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Union High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Union High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Union High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
97%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Union High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Union High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of North Union High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Union High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • North Union High School is a public high school in Richwood, Ohio. It is the only high school in the North Union Local School District. Their nickname is the Wildcats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Union High School's ranking?
North Union High School is ranked #1489 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are North Union High School often compared to?
North Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville High School, Fairbanks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Union High School?
The graduation rate of North Union High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Union High School?
384 students attend North Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Union High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Union High School?
North Union High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Union High School offer ?
North Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Union High School part of?
North Union High School is part of North Union Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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