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Western Branch High

Chesapeake, Virginia · Grades 9 to 12 · Chesapeake City Public Schools

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About Western Branch High

Western Branch High is a public school in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 2,138 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Chesapeake. With about 147.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.5 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 33 other schools within 5 miles. Chesapeake City Public Schools runs 45 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.

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School facts

Address	1968 Bruin Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone	(757) 638-7900
School district	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,138
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	147.3
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Chesapeake city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510081000312). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Western Branch PrimaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Chesapeake · 0.3 mi Western Branch MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Chesapeake · 0.3 mi Aldersgate New Creation UMC Kinder PrepPrivate, Methodist · Grades PreK to 1Chesapeake · 0.4 mi Western Branch IntermediatePublic · Grades 3 to 5Chesapeake · 0.4 mi Churchland ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Portsmouth, VA · 1.4 mi Toras ChaimPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 7Portsmouth, VA · 1.6 mi Christopher AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 5Portsmouth, VA · 1.6 mi Sweethaven Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 11Portsmouth, VA · 2.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Western Branch High serve?

Western Branch High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Western Branch High?

Western Branch High reported 2,138 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Branch High?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,138 students and 147.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Western Branch High a public or charter school?

Western Branch High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Western Branch High in?

Western Branch High is part of Chesapeake City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/chesapeake-city-public-schools/

Where is Western Branch High located?

Western Branch High is at 1968 Bruin Pl, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The phone number is (757) 638-7900.

How many other schools are near Western Branch High?

There are 33 other schools within 5 miles of Western Branch High in our directory.