West Union High School

wuhs.ovsd.us

477 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

West Union High School, located at 97 Dragon Lair Drive in West Union, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Ohio Valley Local School District. As the home of the Dragons, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school plays an integral role in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various academic programs.

The institution focuses on equipping its student body with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education. By utilizing resources provided through the Ohio Valley Local School District, West Union High School strives to maintain high standards of instruction while promoting school spirit and community engagement. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the official website at http://wues.ovsd.us serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

477

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Union High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
461 (96.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Phone:	(937)544-5553
Website:	http://wuhs.ovsd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 93

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 38