Union High School
Tel:
(276)523-1290
- Union High School serves 697 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Union High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Union High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Union High School's student population of 697 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Union High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Union High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #81 out of 1801 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 3% | 23% |
| White | 95% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wise Co PBLC Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Union High School is J.i. Burton High School (8.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Powell Valley Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Powell Valley Primary (2.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Big Stone Gap Powell Valley Primary Grades: PK-4 | 661 students
2.1 miles
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276)523-4900 2.1 PK-4 661 - Big Stone Gap Powell Valley Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 450 students
2.3 miles
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276)523-0195 2.3 5-8 450 - Appalachia Appalachia Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 307 students
4.9 miles
3965 Kent Junction Road
Appalachia, VA 24216
(276)565-1115 4.9 PK-8 307 - Norton J.i. Burton High School Grades: 8-12 | 279 students
8.7 miles
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276)679-2554 8.7 8-12 279 - Duffield Rye Cove High School Grades: 8-12 | 264 students
9.1 miles
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276)940-2701 9.1 8-12 264
School Reviews
| 2 This past Friday night while attending a varsity boys game I was shocked to hear the music being played during the warm up.The foul mouth rap artist which was singing four letter words completely unsuitable for a crowd coming to a school sporting event. I was offended by having to listen to this garbage. Please consider what I am saying and use more respect to the people in the audience coming to your sporting events. - Posted by Parent - bobsp |
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