Enrollment
634
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Branch High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Branch High School
West Branch High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beloit, Ohio, enrolling 634 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 676 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beloit's public schools, it stands alongside West Branch Digital Academy (10 students): West Branch High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 5:1).
West Branch Local also operates West Branch Middle School (627 students) and West Branch Early Learning Center (374 students) alongside West Branch High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Branch High School compares
West Branch High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Branch Local, which includes West Branch High School.
$12,047
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 53.2%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is West Branch High School a good school?
West Branch High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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