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#468 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 14% in state

Western Reserve High School

High School · Western Reserve Local · Berlin Center, OH

A Western Reserve Local high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13850 W Akron Canfield Rd, Berlin Center, OH 44401

  • Math 65% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
District spending per student$15,732
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Western Reserve High School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

97.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Western Reserve High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low37/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,094

Median home value

$229,400

Median rent

$740/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Western Reserve Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Western Reserve High School is listed in Western Reserve Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Western Reserve High School

Western Reserve High School is a public high school in Berlin Center, OH, part of Western Reserve Local, serving approximately 135 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Western Reserve High School

What grades does Western Reserve High School serve?

Western Reserve High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Western Reserve High School?

Western Reserve High School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Western Reserve High School rank in OH?

Western Reserve High School ranks #468 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Western Reserve High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Western Reserve High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Reserve High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Reserve High School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Western Reserve High School a charter school?

No, Western Reserve High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Western Reserve High School a Title I school?

No, Western Reserve High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Reserve High School?

97.8% of students at Western Reserve 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
135
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Mahoning County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44401)
2,565
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
43.9
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 44401; 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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