Western Reserve High School is a public high school in Berlin Center, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Western Reserve Local School District.
Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Western Reserve High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Reserve High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Western Reserve High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
Blue, White, Red
School Rankings
Western Reserve High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Reserve High School is 0.15, 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
#638 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devils
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Reserve High School's ranking?
Western Reserve High School is ranked #638 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Western Reserve High School often compared to?
Western Reserve High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fitch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Reserve High School?
The graduation rate of Western Reserve High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western Reserve High School?
135 students attend Western Reserve High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Western Reserve High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Reserve High School?
Western Reserve High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Reserve High School offer ?
Western Reserve High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Reserve High School part of?
Western Reserve High School is part of Western Reserve Local School District.
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