Serving 2,116 students in grades 9-12, Western Branch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,116 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Western Branch High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Branch High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Western Branch High School is 89%, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Western Branch High School?
2,116 students attend Western Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Western Branch High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Branch High School?
Western Branch High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Branch High School offer ?
Western Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Branch High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Western Branch High School located?
Western Branch High School is located in the Western Branch North neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Western Branch North.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,116 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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