Western High School

www.wsdpanthers.org

809 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Western High School, located in Parma, Michigan, serves as the primary high school for the Western School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, athletics, and community involvement, operating under the mascot of the "Panthers." It provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities that foster student engagement and school spirit.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, priding itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student development both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its district website, wsdpanthers.org, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. Western High School continues to be a cornerstone of the Parma area, focusing on creating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character, achievement, and local pride.

809

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	681
Hispanic	45
Black	17
Asian	12
Two or More	49
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
681 (84.2%)
Two or More
49 (6.1%)
Hispanic
45 (5.6%)
Black
17 (2.1%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Western School District
Phone:	(517)841-8270
Website:	http://www.wsdpanthers.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 235

Grade 10 187

Grade 11 201

Grade 12 186