West Branch High School
West Branch High School serves 695 students in grades 8-12.
West Branch High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Branch High School's student population of 695 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
695 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
West Branch High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West Branch High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 3233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
1%
6%

Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%

National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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