For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 685 students in Western Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Western Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
685 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.4%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.54
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
17%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
98%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,028 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,236 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,028
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,236
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Western Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Gr: 4-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Western Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Gr: PK-3 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Local School District?
Western Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 685 students.
What is the rank of Western Local School District?
Western Local School District is ranked #612 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Local School District?
98% of Western Local School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Local School District?
Western Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Western Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,236 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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