Western High School is a public high school in Latham, Pike County in Southern Ohio. It is the only high school in the Western Local School District. Their nickname is the Indians and their school colors are green and white.
Serving 262 students in grades 7-12, Western 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Latham, OH, covering approximately 117.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western High School's student population of 262 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day, Whatever It Takes!
School Rankings
Western 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 High School is 0.04, 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
#2424 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western High School's ranking?
Western High School is ranked #2424 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Western High School often compared to?
Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, Piketon Jr/sr High School, Waverly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western High School?
262 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Western High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western High School part of?
Western High School is part of Western Local School District.
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