Summary
Union High is a public high school serving 1,155 students in grades 9-12 in Roosevelt, Utah, which is part of the Duchesne District. While the school has a higher proportion of low-income students, with 33-34% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance consistently falls below state and district averages.
On standardized tests, only 30.2% of 10th graders at Union High were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% statewide. In math, just 20.5% of 10th graders were proficient, versus 29% across Utah. The school's 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 81.8% to 88.8% in recent years, below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rates have been very high, ranging from 23.8% to 31.9%.
Interestingly, the nearby Altamont High, which is also part of the Duchesne District, outperforms Union High on many metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests there may be opportunities to learn from Altamont's practices. Additionally, Union High spends $9,676 per student, which is higher than the state average, yet its academic outcomes remain very poor, raising questions about the efficient use of resources at the school.
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