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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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Union High School
200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
West High School
425 E Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 315 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,713 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 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
315 students
1,713 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
99 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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 Community School District and the state of Iowa, 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 West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterloo Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#814 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#957 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
58%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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 Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Community School District and Iowa 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 West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Community School District and Iowa 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 West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in IA)
85%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Union High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
73
630
Grade 10 Students
86
412
Grade 11 Students
73
382
Grade 12 Students
83
289
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
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 Community School District and in Iowa, 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 West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
15%
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 Community School District and in Iowa, 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 West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
21%
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 Community School District and in Iowa, 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 West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
47%
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 Community School District and in Iowa, 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 West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
5%
% Two or more races
3%
7%
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 Community School District and in Iowa, 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 West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union Community School District and Iowa, 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 West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
52%
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 Community School District and Iowa, 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 West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
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 Community School District and Iowa, 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 West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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