Western High School, also known as Barry Western, or WHS, is a public four-year high school located at 401 McDonough Street in Barry, Illinois, a small city in Pike County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. WHS serves the communities of Barry, Hull, New Canton, and Kinderhook.
Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Barry, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 247.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 17.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Western High School's student population of 141 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
At Western, we C.A.R.E
School Rankings
Western High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
red, silver, and black
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western High School's ranking?
Western High School is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Western High School often compared to?
Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill High School, Pittsfield High School, Griggsville-perry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Western High School?
141 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Western High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western High School part of?
Western High School is part of Western CUSD 12 School District.
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