Enrollment
141
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 170138705910
Western High School — Barry, IL
Federal NCES profile for Western High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Western Cusd 12 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Western High School reports 141 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 235 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Western Cusd 12 spends $17,958 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.7% from the state, and 17.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Western High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,958
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 235 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 141 Top 10% in Illinois — larger than 90% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170138705910
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 235:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.0%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Cusd 12, which includes Western High School.
$17,958
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 42.7%
Federal 17.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Western High School
How many students attend Western High School?
Western High School has 141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barry, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western High School is 10.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western High School?
The largest demographic group at Western High School is White at 93.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Barry, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western High School?
Western High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.