West Liberty-Salem High School is a public high school in Salem Township, Champaign County, Ohio, United States. The only high school in the West Liberty-Salem School District, it is situated along U.S. Route 68 between West Liberty, Urbana.
Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, West Liberty-salem High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: West Liberty-Salem Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 90.1 square miles around West Liberty, OH, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 8.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Liberty-salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Liberty-salem High School's student population of 366 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
West Liberty-salem High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Liberty-salem High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tina The Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Liberty-salem High School's ranking?
West Liberty-salem High School is ranked #728 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are West Liberty-salem High School often compared to?
West Liberty-salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triad High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Liberty-salem High School?
The graduation rate of West Liberty-salem High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend West Liberty-salem High School?
366 students attend West Liberty-salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Liberty-salem High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Liberty-salem High School?
West Liberty-salem High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Liberty-salem High School offer ?
West Liberty-salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Liberty-salem High School part of?
West Liberty-salem High School is part of West Liberty-Salem Local School District.
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