West Holmes High School
West Holmes High School serves 617 students in grades 9-12.
West Holmes High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Holmes High School's student population of 617 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Holmes High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Holmes High School is 0.06, 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
#1603 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Holmes High School?
The graduation rate of West Holmes High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Holmes High School?
617 students attend West Holmes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Holmes High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Holmes High School?
West Holmes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Holmes High School offer ?
West Holmes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Holmes High School part of?
West Holmes High School is part of West Holmes Local School District.
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