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Union High

Summary:

Union High is a public high school located in Union, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,011 students. The school is part of the Union R-Xi District, which is ranked 62 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union High has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.6% to 86.7% over the past few years, which is slightly lower than the nearby Washington High School (92.7%) but higher than St. Clair High (83.8%). The school's dropout rate has been consistently lower than the state average, ranging from 2.8% to 3.9% in recent years, comparable to the dropout rates of nearby schools like Sullivan Senior High (2.8%) and Pacific High (1.3%). However, Union High has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.0% to 21.4% in the past few years, higher than Washington High School (16.0%) and New Haven High (8.4%), but lower than Pacific High (22.4%) and St. Clair High (20.7%).

Union High has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 27.39% to 31.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, higher than Washington High School (19.97%) but lower than St. Clair High (48.39%) and Sullivan Senior High (38.94%). The school has performed relatively well in serving its low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 30th out of 274 Missouri high schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year, but has struggled to support its disabled student population, ranking 121st out of 129 Missouri high schools in this category for the 2020-2021 school year.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1217 West Main
       Union, MO  63084-0440

(636) 583-2513

District: Union R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,182 Help


Feeder schools for Union High:

Elementary:    Beaufort Elementary
    Central Elementary
Middle:    Union Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  993

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Union High ranks better than 74.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Union High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union High is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union High is $10,182.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Union High 98th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Union High in the ranking list.)

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Union R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Union R-Xi 62nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union High

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Rank History for all students at Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.31 67th 534 87.5%
2007 70.75 99th 538 81.6%
2008 80.45 51st 539 90.5%
2009 49.93 238th 507 53.1%
2010 57.56 181st 516 64.9%
2011 64.63 114th 528 78.4%
2012 68.22 88th 522 83.1%
2013 49.26 264th 523 49.5%
2014 48.30 264th 521 49.3%
2015 48.46 261st 504 48.2%
2016 33.14 303rd 401 24.4%
2017 51.61 204th 404 49.5%
2018 38.32 290th 468 38.0%
2019 33.44 321st 460 30.2%
2021 43.67 187th 358 47.8%
2022 60.41 92nd 361 74.5%
2023 62.87 77th 352 78.1%
2024 60.23 98th 378 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.93 220th 382 42.4%
2019 32.50 270th 368 26.6%
2021 40.17 142nd 255 44.3%
2023 76.22 33rd 268 87.7%
2024 76.00 30th 274 89.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.75 72nd 103 30.1%
2021 13.50 121st 129 6.2%
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Rank History for White students at Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.55 314th 440 28.6%
2019 28.21 333rd 430 22.6%
2021 28.06 225th 309 27.2%
2022 52.53 102nd 310 67.1%
2023 50.13 97th 302 67.9%
2024 48.03 119th 321 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Union High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 773 773
1992 791 10 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1993 817 11 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1994 840 8 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1995 886 10 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1996 886 10 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1997 904 7 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1998 938 6 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1999 946 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 958
2000 944 5 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 957
2001 1017 6 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1036
2002 1013 4 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
2003 1013 4 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
2004 987 6 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
2005 899 6 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 919
2006 897 8 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 917
2007 893 6 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 914
2008 898 7 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2009 933 10 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 957
2010 930 9 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 950
2011 956 10 4 7 0 0 0 0 977
2012 914 9 2 6 0 0 0 0 931
2013 928 15 6 7 0 0 2 0 958
2014 899 21 2 6 0 0 3 0 931
2015 862 20 3 4 0 0 4 0 893
2016 864 18 5 8 0 0 10 0 905
2017 893 19 5 7 0 0 12 0 936
2018 865 14 9 9 0 0 10 0 907
2019 903 18 10 16 0 0 9 0 956
2020 925 21 11 18 3 1 16 0 995
2021 769 13 5 23 2 1 23 0 836
2022 940 8 4 25 4 2 43 0 1026
2023 917 9 5 26 6 2 46 0 1011
2024 903 10 4 25 4 1 46 0 993

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 773 40.5 19.0 n/a
1992 810 41.3 19.6 n/a
1993 837 40.6 20.6 12.7
1994 857 42.2 20.3 13.7
1995 906 45.9 19.7 17.1
1996 906 45.9 19.7 17.1
1997 918 47.3 19.4 11.1
1998 952 51.0 18.7 10.1
1999 958 51.4 18.6 15.8
2000 957 52.5 18.2 17
2001 1036 53.7 19.3 15.6
2002 1028 57.8 17.8 16.9
2003 1028 57.8 17.8 16.9
2004 1003 54.6 18.4 15.4
2005 919 49.5 18.6 18.9
2006 917 48.2 19.0 23.9
2007 914 47.1 19.4 25.3
2008 924 51.0 18.1 25.1
2009 957 49.8 19.2 24.6
2010 950 49.4 19.2 29.9
2011 977 48.3 20.2 31.8
2012 931 49.3 18.8 33
2013 958 51.0 18.7 35.2
2014 931 53.5 17.3 29.1
2015 893 58.0 15.3 24.3
2016 905 54.0 16.7 26.7
2017 936 55.3 16.9 28.4
2018 907 55.1 16.4 39.5
2019 956 57.5 16.6 38.3
2020 995 58.3 17.0 18.6
2021 836 60.0 13.9 21.2
2022 1026 62.6 16.3 27.4
2023 1011 63.3 15.9 31.9
2024 993 64.0 15.5 39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 773 40.5 19.0 n/a
1992 810 41.3 19.6 n/a
1993 837 40.6 20.6 12.7
1994 857 42.2 20.3 13.7
1995 906 45.9 19.7 17.1
1996 906 45.9 19.7 17.1
1997 918 47.3 19.4 11.1
1998 952 51.0 18.7 10.1
1999 958 51.4 18.6 15.8
2000 957 52.5 18.2 17
2001 1036 53.7 19.3 15.6
2002 1028 57.8 17.8 16.9
2003 1028 57.8 17.8 16.9
2004 1003 54.6 18.4 15.4
2005 919 49.5 18.6 18.9
2006 917 48.2 19.0 23.9
2007 914 47.1 19.4 25.3
2008 924 51.0 18.1 25.1
2009 957 49.8 19.2 24.6
2010 950 49.4 19.2 29.9
2011 977 48.3 20.2 31.8
2012 931 49.3 18.8 33
2013 958 51.0 18.7 35.2
2014 931 53.5 17.3 29.1
2015 893 58.0 15.3 24.3
2016 905 54.0 16.7 26.7
2017 936 55.3 16.9 28.4
2018 907 55.1 16.4 39.5
2019 956 57.5 16.6 38.3
2020 995 58.3 17.0 18.6
2021 836 60.0 13.9 21.2
2022 1026 62.6 16.3 27.4
2023 1011 63.3 15.9 31.9
2024 993 64.0 15.5 39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $436 (5.1%) $8,128 (94.9%) $8,564
2020 $454 (5.1%) $8,506 (94.9%) $8,960
2021 $2,976 (26.6%) $8,230 (73.4%) $11,206
2022 $2,719 (26.7%) $7,463 (73.3%) $10,182

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 321st of 460 High schoolsRanks 77th of 352 High schools
 47.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Union High)25.237.8
 12.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Union R-Xi)39.849.6
 9.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Union High)33.144.9
 11.8%
   End of Course Biology I (Union R-Xi)33.144.9
 11.8%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Union High)51.464.9
 13.5%
   End of Course English II (Union R-Xi)51.464.9
 13.5%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9561011
 5.8%
African American189
 50%
American Indian06
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic1626
 62.5%
Pacific Islander02
White903917
 1.6%
Two or More Races946
 411.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%31.9%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union High

Union High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beaufort Elementary
Elementary : Central Elementary
Middle : Union Middle

Students at Union High are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Union High ranks 98th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 993 students attended Union High.


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