Western Branch High School

1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 2,134 students in grades 9-12, Western Branch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Western Branch High School's student population of 2,134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,134 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
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School Rankings

Western Branch High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Branch High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#279 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
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71%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Branch 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.
84%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
40%
22%
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White
39%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Western Branch High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Branch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Branch High School's ranking?
Western Branch High School is ranked #279 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Western Branch High School often compared to?
Western Branch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grassfield High School, Hickory High School, Deep Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Western Branch High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Western Branch High School?
2,134 students attend Western Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Western Branch High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Branch High School?
Western Branch High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Branch High School offer ?
Western Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Branch High School part of?
Western Branch High School is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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