For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 695 students in Western Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Western Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
695 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Western Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#606 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
685 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
99%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
63
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,344 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,344
$17,222
Spending / Student
$20,492
$17,170
Best Western Local School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Grades: 4-6
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Western High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Western Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Grades: PK-3
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Local School District?
Western Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 695 students.
What is the rank of Western Local School District?
Western Local School District is ranked #616 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Local School District?
99% of Western Local School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Local School District?
Western Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Western Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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