Serving 765 students in grades 9-12, Western Brown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 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 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Brown High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mount Orab, OH, covering approximately 138.8 square miles. The typical drive for students in this area is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Brown High School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
765 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn with Passion Act with Courage Change the World
School Rankings
Western Brown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Brown High School is 0.06, 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
#2337 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
White
97%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown, Gold
School Mascot
Bucking Horse
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Brown High School's ranking?
Western Brown High School is ranked #2337 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Western Brown High School often compared to?
Western Brown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, Georgetown Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Brown High School?
The graduation rate of Western Brown High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Western Brown High School?
765 students attend Western Brown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Western Brown 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 Western Brown High School?
Western Brown High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Brown High School offer ?
Western Brown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Brown High School part of?
Western Brown High School is part of Western Brown Local School District.
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