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Union High School

322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Union High School's student population of 567 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#635 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
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Hispanic
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Union High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Union High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union High School's ranking?
Union High School is ranked #635 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Union High School often compared to?
Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union High School?
The graduation rate of Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Union High School?
567 students attend Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Union High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union High School?
Union High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union High School offer ?
Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union High School part of?
Union High School is part of Wise County School District.

School Reviews
2   1/17/2015
This past Friday night while attending a varsity boys game I was shocked to hear the music being played during the warm up.The foul mouth rap artist which was singing four letter words completely unsuitable for a crowd coming to a school sporting event. I was offended by having to listen to this garbage. Please consider what I am saying and use more respect to the people in the audience coming to your sporting events.
- Posted by Parent - bobsp

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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