Enrollment
435
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Union High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Union High School
West Union High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Union, Ohio, enrolling 435 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.8:1, West Union High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Ohio schools and 30% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 50.7% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 435 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among West Union's public schools, it stands alongside West Union Elementary School (656 students): West Union High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 17.7:1).
Adams County Ohio Valley Local also operates West Union Elementary School (656 students) and North Adams Elementary School (629 students) alongside West Union High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Union High School compares
West Union High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams County Ohio Valley Local, which includes West Union High School.
$14,359
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Union on the city page.
Is West Union High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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