A
Very Good
88/100

Western Branch High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1968 Bruin Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23321
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 92% · Math 95% proficient · 87th percentile in Virginia
Graduation
B
89% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Virginia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
2,116
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%87/100reading 81st percentile, math 94th percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%57/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +42 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency92% (+15 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency95% (+14 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+1 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%97%reading +6 pts, math +8 pts96th percentile (list)
Black87%93%reading +11 pts, math +18 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic95%95%reading +21 pts, math +19 pts97th percentile (list)
Asian90%95%reading -2 pts, math +1 pts56th percentile (list)
Multiracial95%95%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts90th percentile (list)
Low-income82%92%reading +8 pts, math +17 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1968 Bruin Pl
City Chesapeake
ZIP Code 23321
District 5100810
NCES School ID 510081000312
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23321

Understanding the community around Western Branch High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $96,235
Per Capita Income $44,687
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $334,500
Median Rent $1,383
Owner-Occupied 76.2%
Renter-Occupied 23.8%
View full data for ZIP 23321 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Western Branch High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 41.0%
White 38.1%
Hispanic/Latino 8.6%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,116
Teachers (FTE) 137.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Western Branch High?
Western Branch High has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Western Branch High?
Western Branch High has 2,116 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Western Branch High serve?
Western Branch High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Western Branch High receive per student?
Western Branch High receives $15,216 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Western Branch High in 23321 ▼
Avg Home Value
$407,299
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,871
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
23.8%

Other Schools in 23321

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026