Western Reserve High School

Summary:

Western Reserve High School is a public high school serving 295 students in grades 9-12 in Collins, Ohio, which is part of the Vermilion Local District. This predominantly white school has shown strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in several state tests that exceed state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting it may be facing challenges in keeping up with other high-performing schools in Ohio.

Western Reserve High School stands out for its racial makeup, with 96.61% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 93.3% to 97.8% over the past five years, outpacing the state average. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 32.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, this rate is still lower than the nearby Vermilion Digital Academy, which had a 62.0% chronic absenteeism rate in 2021-2022.

Compared to other nearby schools, such as William R. Burton and Ehove Career Center, Western Reserve High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.1 to 19.6 over the past three school years. However, the school faces competition from these nearby institutions, which may offer different educational opportunities and resources. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests it serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can impact academic performance and other outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3841 State Route 20
       Collins, OH  44826-9513


(419) 668-8470

District: Western Reserve Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Western Reserve High School:

Elementary:    Western Reserve Elementary School
Middle:    Western Reserve Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Two or more races:
1.7%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Compare Details Western Reserve High School ranks better than 53.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Western Reserve High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Western Reserve High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Reserve High School 405th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Western Reserve High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Western Reserve Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Reserve Local 414th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Reserve High School

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Rank History for all students at Western Reserve High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.96 423rd 681 37.9%
2005 64.31 276th 689 59.9%
2006 59.23 335th 696 51.9%
2007 63.55 324th 756 57.1%
2008 62.96 336th 767 56.2%
2009 56.77 473rd 791 40.2%
2010 66.66 289th 819 64.7%
2011 62.49 401st 818 51.0%
2012 61.54 431st 832 48.2%
2013 70.25 200th 767 73.9%
2014 69.33 217th 769 71.8%
2015 56.18 407th 778 47.7%
2016 52.55 424th 784 45.9%
2017 45.83 448th 773 42.0%
2018 65.04 237th 800 70.4%
2019 67.57 218th 836 73.9%
2021 58.46 302nd 819 63.1%
2022 63.50 277th 836 66.9%
2023 57.45 373rd 867 57.0%
2024 54.59 405th 864 53.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Western Reserve High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.56 420th 614 31.6%
2024 39.03 325th 598 45.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Reserve High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.92 159th 758 79.0%
2019 68.60 194th 779 75.1%
2021 62.14 238th 763 68.8%
2022 83.33 54th 773 93.0%
2023 61.76 293rd 805 63.6%
2024 61.69 306th 822 62.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Western Reserve High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.02 212th 751 71.8%
2019 78.28 118th 781 84.9%
2021 56.10 349th 775 55.0%
2022 60.41 331st 794 58.3%
2023 54.12 431st 813 47.0%
2024 51.72 448th 798 43.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Western Reserve High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.60 297th 628 52.7%
2021 60.02 163rd 596 72.7%
2022 54.66 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Western Reserve High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.15 369th 763 51.6%
2019 59.15 361st 792 54.4%
2021 52.38 389th 778 50.0%
2022 61.98 310th 808 61.6%
2023 60.80 342nd 819 58.2%
2024 59.93 357th 816 56.3%
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Rank History for White students at Western Reserve High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.28 312th 718 56.5%
2019 60.91 306th 739 58.6%
2021 53.33 338th 727 53.5%
2022 59.41 316th 749 57.8%
2023 52.85 389th 756 48.5%
2024 49.26 434th 754 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Reserve High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1989 444 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 444 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 438 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 443 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1993 446 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 412 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 417 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 417 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 418 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 429 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 428 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 372 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 361 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 394 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 399
2003 394 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 399
2004 426 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 430
2005 430 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 435
2006 427 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 2 436
2007 416 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 415 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2009 416 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 388 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 394
2011 369 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 375
2012 349 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 355
2013 366 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 372
2014 333 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 337
2015 312 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 317
2016 315 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 323
2017 286 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 294
2018 264 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 269
2019 247 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 253
2020 247 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 249
2021 264 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 269
2022 269 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 274
2023 285 0 1 3 1 0 5 0 295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Reserve High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 22.0 20.0 0
1989 447 21.0 21.2 n/a
1990 446 22.0 20.2 n/a
1991 440 22.5 19.5 n/a
1992 449 22.0 20.4 4.9
1993 448 18.7 24.0 4.7
1994 416 22.8 18.2 5
1995 419 22.7 18.5 4.5
1996 419 22.7 18.5 4.5
1997 423 23.5 18.0 4.3
1998 435 25.0 17.4 4.6
1999 435 25.8 16.9 9
2000 379 26.5 14.3 10.3
2001 365 24.5 14.9 6.8
2002 399 28.5 14.0 20.6
2003 399 28.5 14.0 20.6
2004 430 28.0 15.4 28.2
2005 435 28.4 15.3 28.8
2006 436 29.0 15.0 34.3
2007 421 30.0 14.0 34.2
2008 418 18.8 22.2 n/a
2009 423 20.3 20.8 48.9
2010 394 20.6 19.0 59.9
2011 375 21.7 17.2 63.7
2012 355 20.7 17.0 59.7
2013 372 21.6 17.1 55.4
2014 337 19.5 17.2 62.6
2015 317 n/a n/a 59.6
2016 323 19.0 17.0 61.9
2017 294 19.0 15.4 65.3
2018 269 17.0 15.8 60.2
2019 253 16.0 15.8 79.1
2020 249 16.0 15.5 77.5
2021 269 16.0 16.8 n/a
2022 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
2023 295 15.0 19.6 72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Reserve High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 22.0 20.0 0
1989 447 21.0 21.2 n/a
1990 446 22.0 20.2 n/a
1991 440 22.5 19.5 n/a
1992 449 22.0 20.4 4.9
1993 448 18.7 24.0 4.7
1994 416 22.8 18.2 5
1995 419 22.7 18.5 4.5
1996 419 22.7 18.5 4.5
1997 423 23.5 18.0 4.3
1998 435 25.0 17.4 4.6
1999 435 25.8 16.9 9
2000 379 26.5 14.3 10.3
2001 365 24.5 14.9 6.8
2002 399 28.5 14.0 20.6
2003 399 28.5 14.0 20.6
2004 430 28.0 15.4 28.2
2005 435 28.4 15.3 28.8
2006 436 29.0 15.0 34.3
2007 421 30.0 14.0 34.2
2008 418 18.8 22.2 n/a
2009 423 20.3 20.8 48.9
2010 394 20.6 19.0 59.9
2011 375 21.7 17.2 63.7
2012 355 20.7 17.0 59.7
2013 372 21.6 17.1 55.4
2014 337 19.5 17.2 62.6
2015 317 n/a n/a 59.6
2016 323 19.0 17.0 61.9
2017 294 19.0 15.4 65.3
2018 269 17.0 15.8 60.2
2019 253 16.0 15.8 79.1
2020 249 16.0 15.5 77.5
2021 269 16.0 16.8 n/a
2022 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
2023 295 15.0 19.6 72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Reserve High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,342
2022 $11,093
2023 $11,415

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Reserve High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 836 High schoolsRanks 373rd of 867 High schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Western Reserve High School)9591.3
 3.7%
   End of Course American Government (Western Reserve Local)9591.3
 3.7%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Western Reserve High School)9278.7
 13.3%
   End of Course American History (Western Reserve Local)9278.7
 13.3%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Western Reserve High School)91.777
 14.7%
   End of Course Biology (Western Reserve Local)91.777
 14.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Western Reserve High School)74.461.2
 13.2%
   End of Course English II (Western Reserve Local)74.461.2
 13.2%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Western Reserve High School)52.736.1
 16.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Western Reserve Local)54.536.1
 18.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Western Reserve High School)64.834.8
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Western Reserve Local)75.952.7
 23.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253295
 16.6%
African American30
 100%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White247285
 15.4%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.1%72.2%
 6.8%


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Western Reserve High School ranks 405th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Western Reserve High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Western Reserve Elementary School
Middle : Western Reserve Middle School

Students at Western Reserve High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Western Reserve High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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