Western High School

Western High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Barry, Illinois, in Pike County. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 135 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1, ensuring that each student receives individual attention. With 13 full-time equivalent teachers, Western High School focuses on providing a supportive learning environment.

The MySchoolScout rating for the school is 4.9 out of 10, reflecting its state ranking at #2322 out of 3819 schools in Illinois (39th percentile). The academic score stands at 5.1 out of 10, indicating that there is room for improvement in test performance, with only 18% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 27% proficient or above in Math. Despite the challenges in standardized testing scores, Western High School continues to focus on student development and community engagement.

The remote rural setting provides a close-knit community where teachers and families work together to support each student's growth and success.

With an enrollment of 135 students, Western High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Western High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.