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Coldwater High School vs. Union City High School

Should you attend Coldwater High School or Union City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Coldwater High School
275 N Fremont St
Coldwater, MI 49036
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Union City High School
430 Saint Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, Coldwater High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Union City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
913 students
320 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coldwater High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Coldwater High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coldwater High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Coldwater Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union City Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1503 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2243 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coldwater High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coldwater High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Coldwater Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union City Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coldwater High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Coldwater Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union City Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coldwater High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Coldwater Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union City Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 50% in MI)
85-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Coldwater High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Coldwater Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Union City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union City Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Coldwater High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union City High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
219
88
Grade 10 Students
244
60
Grade 11 Students
223
85
Grade 12 Students
227
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Coldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Coldwater Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Union City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Coldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Coldwater Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Coldwater Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Coldwater Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
83%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Coldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Coldwater Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Coldwater Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coldwater High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Coldwater Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union City Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coldwater High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Coldwater Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union City Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coldwater High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Coldwater Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union City Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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