Western Brown High School

765 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Western Brown High School, located in Mount Orab, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Western Brown Local School District. As a rural-suburban public school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, vocational training, and a variety of elective courses designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community spirit and plays a significant role in the social and cultural life of the Brown County area.

Beyond the classroom, Western Brown High School maintains a robust extracurricular program, featuring a wide array of athletic teams—known as the Broncos—as well as academic clubs, music programs, and student organizations. The school administration and faculty prioritize a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and personal development. By balancing rigorous academic standards with diverse co-curricular opportunities, the institution strives to foster the growth of well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute to their local and global communities.

765

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Brown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	737
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
737 (96.3%)
Two or More
16 (2.1%)
Hispanic
9 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Black
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 Brown Local
Phone:	(937)444-2544
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 9 237

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 152