West High School

179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 864 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 56% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

West High School's student population of 864 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
864 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2994 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
7%
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Black
37%
17%
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White
31%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of West High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of West High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #2994 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westerville-south High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 56%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend West High School?
864 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of West High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Columbus City School District.

School Reviews

4   2/26/2018
this school is ok
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Makayla

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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