Western Branch High School

1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 2,121 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Western Branch High School's student population of 2,121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,121 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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School Rankings

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 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#279 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Branch High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
71%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Branch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Branch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
77%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Branch High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Branch High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Branch High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Branch High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Branch High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Branch High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Branch High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Branch High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Branch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Branch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Branch High School's ranking?
Western Branch High School is ranked #279 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Western Branch High School often compared to?
Western Branch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grassfield High School, Hickory High School by visitors of our site.
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?
2,121 students attend Western Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Western Branch High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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?
Western Branch High School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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