Top Rankings
Western Reserve Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 542 students in Western Reserve Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Western Reserve Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
542 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Reserve Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,343 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,124
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,343
$17,327
Best Western Reserve Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13850 W Akron Canfield Rd
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Western Reserve Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13850 W Akron Canfield Rd
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Western Reserve High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13850 W Akron Canfield Rd
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Reserve Local School District?
Western Reserve Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 542 students.
What is the rank of Western Reserve Local School District?
Western Reserve Local School District is ranked #83 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Reserve Local School District?
94% of Western Reserve Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Reserve Local School District?
Western Reserve Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Western Reserve Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,343 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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