For the 2026 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.
Public Schools in Western Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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
3,571 Schools
# Students
695 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
99%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,344 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,344
$17,295
Spending / Student
$20,492
$17,243
Best Western Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 4-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Western Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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 #614 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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