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Western Branch High School vs. Deep Creek High School

Should you attend Western Branch High School or Deep Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Western Branch High School
1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Deep Creek High School
2900 Margaret Booker Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Western Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Deep Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,116 students in grades 9-12, Western Branch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,638 students in grades 9-12, Deep Creek High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,116 students
1,638 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Branch High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deep Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Branch High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deep Creek High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
109 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Branch High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deep Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Branch High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#241 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#182 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Branch High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Deep Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 20% in VA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Branch High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deep Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Branch High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deep Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
88%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Western Branch High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Deep Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Western Branch High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Deep Creek High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
532
476
Grade 10 Students
558
408
Grade 11 Students
509
400
Grade 12 Students
517
354

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Branch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deep Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Branch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deep Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
41%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Branch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deep Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
38%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Branch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deep Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Branch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deep Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Branch High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deep Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Branch High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deep Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Branch High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Deep Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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