- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Union, OH
West Union High School
Federal NCES profile for West Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390619004114
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Union High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Union · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Union High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Union High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Union, OH.
School address
District: Adams County Ohio Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390619004114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Union High School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 390619004114 · West Union, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 12.8:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Union Elementary School (656 students)
West Union High School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Union Ele
West Union Elementary School
656 students
- North Adams El
North Adams Elementary School
629 students
- Peebles Elemen
Peebles Elementary School
552 students
- North Adams Hi
North Adams High School
462 students
- This school
West Union High School
435 students
- Ohio Valley Ca
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
354 students
What this shows West Union High School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Union High School compares
West Union High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, West Union High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams County Ohio Valley Local reports $15,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Adams Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peebles Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Adams High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in West Union
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Union High School
How many students attend West Union High School?
West Union High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Union, OH. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union High School is 12.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Union High School?
50.7% of students at West Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Union High School?
The largest demographic group at West Union High School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in West Union, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Union High School?
West Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Union High School rank among public schools in West Union?
By Resource Investment Index, West Union High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Union, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
Besides West Union High School, Adams County Ohio Valley Local also operates West Union Elementary School (656 students), North Adams Elementary School (629 students), and Peebles Elementary School (552 students). See the Adams County Ohio Valley Local district page for the complete list.