Whiteoak High School is a public high school in Mowrystown, Ohio, USA, and the only high school in the Bright Local Schools district. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1. The school mascot is the Wildcat. The high school and junior high are in the same building.
Serving 104 students in grades 7-8, Whiteoak Junior 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiteoak Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Whiteoak Junior High School's student population of 104 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1938
School Rankings
Whiteoak Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiteoak Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1927 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiteoak Junior High School's ranking?
Whiteoak Junior High School is ranked #1927 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Whiteoak Junior High School often compared to?
Whiteoak Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynchburg-clay Middle School, Hillsboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whiteoak Junior High School?
104 students attend Whiteoak Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Whiteoak Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteoak Junior High School?
Whiteoak Junior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whiteoak Junior High School offer ?
Whiteoak Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiteoak Junior High School part of?
Whiteoak Junior High School is part of Bright Local School District.
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