- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, OH
West Branch High School
Federal NCES profile for West Branch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390483803236
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Branch High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beloit, OH.
School address
District: West Branch Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483803236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
West Branch High School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390483803236 · Beloit, OH Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 16.7:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Branch Middle School (627 students)
West Branch High School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Branch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Branch High School
634 students
- West Branch Mi
West Branch Middle School
627 students
- West Branch Ea
West Branch Early Learning Center
374 students
- West Branch In 252
West Branch Intermediate School
252 students
- West Branch Pr 90
West Branch Preschool
90 students
- West Branch Di 10
West Branch Digital Academy
10 students
What this shows West Branch High School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch High School compares
West Branch High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, West Branch High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Branch Local reports $12,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Branch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Branch Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Branch Digital Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Branch High School
How many students attend West Branch High School?
West Branch High School has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, OH. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch High School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Branch High School?
21.3% of students at West Branch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch High School?
The largest demographic group at West Branch High School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Beloit, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch High School?
West Branch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Branch High School rank among public schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beloit, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Branch Local?
Besides West Branch High School, West Branch Local also operates West Branch Middle School (627 students), West Branch Early Learning Center (374 students), and West Branch Intermediate School (252 students). See the West Branch Local district page for the complete list.