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
Overview
Serving 316 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,652 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 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
316 students
1,652 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#936 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
87
555
Grade 10 Students
82
452
Grade 11 Students
82
318
Grade 12 Students
65
327
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
20%
% White
89%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
14%
