Serving 766 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 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Brown High School's student population of 766 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Western Brown 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 Western Brown High School is 0.08, 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
#2369 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Brown High School's ranking?
Western Brown High School is ranked #2369 out of 3,241 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 89%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western Brown High School?
766 students attend Western Brown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Western Brown High School students are White, 3% 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 22:1, 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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