Union High School
Union High School serves 678 students in grades 9-12.
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 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
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%)
School Overview
Union High School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 678 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Union High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.08, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #68 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 90% | 72% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 80% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 96% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wise County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Union Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Union Primary School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Big Stone Gap Union Primary School Math: 90% | Reading: 89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 786 students10
2.1 miles
2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-4900 2.1 PK-4 786 - Big Stone Gap Union Middle School Math: 82% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 606 students10
2.3 miles
3137 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0195 2.3 5-8 606 - Norton J.i. Burton High School Math: 71% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 8-12 | 306 students10
8.7 miles
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554 8.7 8-12 306 - Duffield Rye Cove High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 8-12 | 258 students10
9.1 miles
164 Eagles Nest Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2701 9.1 8-12 258 - Duffield Rye Cove Intermediate Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-7 | 165 students10
9.3 miles
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322 9.3 5-7 165
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 |
Recent Articles
Entering high school is a big change and a big challenge. Take advice from high school teachers and fellow students to help you survive the transition.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
