West Branch High School

621 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

West Branch High School, located in Beloit, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Branch Local School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. The facility serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a variety of college preparatory courses, career-technical programs, and elective options designed to prepare students for diverse post-graduation paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Branch High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, featuring a robust athletic program and various student organizations that promote school spirit and leadership development. The school plays a central role in the local community, often acting as a hub for regional events and activities. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives, the school strives to support the individual growth and success of its student body within the Mahoning County area.

621

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Branch High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	589
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	18

White
589 (94.8 %)
Two or More
18 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Branch Local
Phone:	(330)938-2183
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 160

Grade 9 123

Grade 10 153

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 103