Western High School

Western Local
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
262 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Western High School, located in Latham, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community within the Western Local School District. As a small, public secondary institution, the school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from faculty. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, often prioritizing strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

Academically and extracurricularly, Western High School strives to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce by offering a standard core curriculum complemented by various athletic and vocational opportunities. Being situated in a more rural area of Pike County, the school plays a vital role in local civic life, often serving as a focal point for community spirit and school-wide events. Through its commitment to local engagement and academic development, Western High School emphasizes the values of tradition and student growth within the Latham region.
262
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (98.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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 Local
Phone: (740)493-2514
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7 58
Grade 8 55
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Paint Valley High School
Paint Valley Local
184 Students
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612 (9.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th