Western High School

Western High School is a close-knit four-year high school in Latham, Ohio, run under Western Local. The school caters to 262 students in grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 565 students per school, that is 54% smaller than typical.

Western High School is one of 3 schools operated by Western Local, a district that serves 685 students overall.

Demographically, Western High School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%). Compared to Pike County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 17.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Pike County put median household income runs about $52,736, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. Western High School is one of 14 public schools in Pike County (combined enrollment of about 4,611 students).

Western Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Western High School's enrollment has decreased 15% since 2018, when it stood at 307 (now 262).

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.