Western Branch High School
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone: (757) 638-7900
Fax: (757) 638-7904
District: Chesapeake Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2115 students
Chesapeake's Western Branch High School serves grades 9-12 in the Chesapeake Public Schools district. It is among the few public high schools in Virginia to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Western Branch High School is a public school in the Chesapeake Public Schools district located in Chesapeake, VA. The principal of Western Branch High School is Dr. Thomas A. Whitley. As of 2014, the students are 48.1% White, non-Hispanic; 38.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 5.9% Multiracial; 4.2% Hispanic; 3.1% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.2% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 23.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 48.1% | 50.1% | 52.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 38.4% | 33.4% | 23.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 23.3% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 1.8% | — |
Refine Search
National Ad
