Western Branch High School
School Overview
Western Branch High School is a public school located in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is a school in Chesapeake City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and 92% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,074 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 133 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,074 students are attending Western Branch High School. By gender, there are 1,062 and 1,012 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Western Branch High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 171 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Asian | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| White | 117 | 61 | 56 |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 171 | 85 | 86 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 133 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Western Branch High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 99.2% of teachers are certified. 97.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 133 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 132 | 99.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.3% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 296 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 84,849 Households |
| Population | 234,347 |
| Male | 117,267 |
| Female | 122,715 |
| Child Population | 76,451 |
| Total Housing Units | 90,802 Units |
| Average House Value | $273,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,279 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $78,640 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Western Branch High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 335 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 371 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Western Branch High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 335 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 68 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 84 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 305 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 371 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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