Enrollment
127
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berlin Center, OH
Western Reserve High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Reserve High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390483903239
👥 S:T ratio 73
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Reserve High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berlin Center · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Reserve High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin Center, OH.
School address
District: Western Reserve Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483903239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+136% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Reserve High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Reserve High School
Western Reserve High School is a higher-need, small high school in Berlin Center, Ohio, enrolling 127 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Western Reserve High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Ohio schools and 63% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 74.5% of students qualify for free meals, 136% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Ohio schools, with 127 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 23 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (270 students) and Western Reserve Middle School (145 students) alongside Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve High School compares
Western Reserve 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 63% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 136% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Ohio - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$14,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 23 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Western Reserve High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Reserve Local, which includes Western Reserve High School.
$14,245
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.0%
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 Western Reserve High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Reserve Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Reserve High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high 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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Reserve High School
How many students attend Western Reserve High School?
Western Reserve High School has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berlin Center, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Reserve High School is 6.7:1, which is 63% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% lower 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 Western Reserve High School?
74.5% of students at Western Reserve High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Reserve High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Reserve High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Berlin Center, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Reserve High School?
Western Reserve High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Reserve High School rank among public schools in Berlin Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Reserve High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin Center, 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 Berlin Center on the city page.
Is Western Reserve High School a good school?
Western Reserve High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. 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 Western Reserve Local?
Besides Western Reserve High School, Western Reserve Local also operates Western Reserve Elementary School (270 students) and Western Reserve Middle School (145 students). See the Western Reserve Local district page for the complete list.
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