- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Orab, OH
Western Brown High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Brown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390460602418
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Brown High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mount Orab · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Brown High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Brown High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Orab, OH.
School address
District: Western Brown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390460602418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Western Brown High School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390460602418 · Mount Orab, OH High · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 23.2:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Orab Primary Elementary School (683 students)
Western Brown High School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Western Brown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Western Brown High School
765 students
- Mt Orab Primar
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
683 students
- Mt Orab Middl
Mt Orab Middle School
600 students
- Hamersville El
Hamersville Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Western Brown High School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Brown High School compares
Western Brown 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 0% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$14,056
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Western Brown High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Western Brown Local reports $14,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Brown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Orab Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Orab Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamersville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Brown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Brown High School
How many students attend Western Brown High School?
Western Brown High School has 765 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Orab, OH. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Brown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Brown High School is 23.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Brown High School?
31.6% of students at Western Brown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Brown High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Brown High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Mount Orab, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Brown High School?
Western Brown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Western Brown High School rank among public schools in Mount Orab?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Brown High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Orab, 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 Western Brown Local?
Besides Western Brown High School, Western Brown Local also operates Mt Orab Primary Elementary School (683 students), Mt Orab Middle School (600 students), and Hamersville Elementary School (556 students). See the Western Brown Local district page for the complete list.