Western Reserve High School is a public high school in Berlin Center, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Western Reserve Local School District.
Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, Western Reserve 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Reserve High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Berlin Center, OH, covering approximately 48.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Reserve High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Motto
'Responsible, Respectful, and Ready to Learn'
School Rankings
Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve High School is 0.19, 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
#650 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, White, Red
School Mascot
Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Reserve High School's ranking?
Western Reserve High School is ranked #650 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Western Reserve High School often compared to?
Western Reserve High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fitch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Reserve High School?
The graduation rate of Western Reserve High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Western Reserve High School?
127 students attend Western Reserve High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Western Reserve High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Reserve High School?
Western Reserve High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Reserve High School offer ?
Western Reserve High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Reserve High School part of?
Western Reserve High School is part of Western Reserve Local School District.
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