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Western Brown High School
High School · Western Brown Local · Mount Orab, OH
A Western Brown Local high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
476 W Main St, Mount Orab, OH 45154
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Brown High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 46% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated805/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Orab), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,345
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Western Brown Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Brown High School is listed in Western Brown Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Brown High School
Western Brown High School is a public high school in Mount Orab, OH, part of Western Brown Local, serving approximately 766 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,584 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Brown High School
What grades does Western Brown High School serve?
Western Brown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Brown High School?
Western Brown High School has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Brown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Brown High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Brown High School rank in OH?
Western Brown High School ranks #2,584 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Western Brown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Brown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Western Brown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Brown High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Western Brown High School a charter school?
No, Western Brown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Brown High School a Title I school?
No, Western Brown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Brown High School?
51.4% of students at Western Brown High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 766
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (937) 444-2544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45154)
- 9,094
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45154; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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