Union High School vs. Washington High School
Should I attend Union High School or Washington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 Missouri for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,026 students in grades 9-12, Union 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 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,336 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,026 students
1,336 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#683 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
73%
Graduation Rate
86%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
336
324
Grade 10 Students
250
337
Grade 11 Students
219
342
Grade 12 Students
221
333
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%