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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
Washington High School
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Union High School
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,246 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 993 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 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,246 students
993 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union R-XI School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#754 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#704 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
33%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in MO)
64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in MO)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 30% in MO)
86%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
305
264
Grade 10 Students
330
255
Grade 11 Students
304
233
Grade 12 Students
307
241

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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