Western High School is a high school located east of Parma, Michigan, United States. It has classes for grades 9 through 12. It is located on Dearing Road, just inside the border of Spring Arbor Township. Jared Vickers is the principal.
Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Western High School's student population of 799 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Western High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western High School's ranking?
Western High School is ranked #1128 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Western High School often compared to?
Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Western High School?
799 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western High School part of?
Western High School is part of Western School District.
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