WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER

WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the Union County School District school district, located in MYRTLE, MS with about 684 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER, located in Myrtle, Mississippi, is a public school that serves students in the Union County School District. As an attendance center, the school typically provides a K-12 educational experience, functioning as a central hub for the surrounding rural community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, student responsibility, and the development of core values to prepare students for life beyond graduation.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, West Union is well-regarded for its school spirit and active extracurricular programs. Like many schools in the Union County district, it places a strong focus on community engagement and athletics, which serve to unify the student body and local residents. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and meaningful student activities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of the Myrtle community.

For more information, contact WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER at (662) 534-6745 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1610 ST HWY 30 WEST
MYRTLE, MS 38650
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WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER is a public Title I school in MYRTLE, MS with about 684 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
684
Teachers:
41.41
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 684 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.