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Coldwater High School vs. Union City High School

Should you attend Coldwater High School or Union City 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
Coldwater High School
275 N Fremont St
Coldwater, MI 49036
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Union City High School
430 Saint Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 944 students in grades 9-12, Coldwater High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, Union City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
944 students
293 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
16 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#1823 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2138 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
(Top 50% in MI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
(Top 50% in MI)
85-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart displays graduation rate of Coldwater High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
245
55
Grade 10 Students
230
81
Grade 11 Students
209
81
Grade 12 Students
260
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
13%
2%
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% Black
1%
n/a
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% White
83%
95%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.30
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Coldwater High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Union City High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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