Very Good
#675 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 36% in state
Western Branch High
High School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1968 Bruin Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Math 89% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Branch High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 89% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Western Branch High 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), 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
$98,257
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweethaven Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Manor HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,167 | Compare → |
| Churchland HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,452 | Compare → |
| Stonebridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #23 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Branch High is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Branch High
Western Branch High is a public high school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 2,116 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Branch High
What grades does Western Branch High serve?
Western Branch High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Branch High?
Western Branch High has an enrollment of approximately 2,116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Branch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Branch High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Branch High rank in VA?
Western Branch High ranks #675 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Western Branch High's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Branch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Branch High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Branch High has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Branch High a charter school?
No, Western Branch High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Branch High a Title I school?
No, Western Branch High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Branch High?
36.8% of students at Western Branch High 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
- 2,116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (757) 638-7900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23321)
- 39,469
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 23321; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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