For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 688 students in Western Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 28% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
688 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
34:1
District Rank
Western Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#635 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
675 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
98%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
57
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,551 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,701 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,551
$17,132
Spending / Student
$20,701
$17,081
Best Western Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Grades: PK-3
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Western High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Grades: 4-6
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Local School District?
Western Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Western Local School District?
Western Local School District is ranked #635 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Local School District?
98% of Western Local School District students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Local School District?
Western Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 34:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Western Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,701 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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