Westerville South High School is a public high school located in Westerville, Ohio, northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Originally Westerville High School, it is the oldest of the three high schools in the Westerville City School District.
Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Westerville-south High School ranks in the top 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 51% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westerville-South High School serves the west part of Westerville, OH, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westerville-south High School's student population of 1,509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Westerville-south High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westerville-south High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1384 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westerville-south High School's ranking?
Westerville-south High School is ranked #1384 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Westerville-south High School often compared to?
Westerville-south High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westerville-north High School, Westerville Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westerville-south High School?
The graduation rate of Westerville-south High School is 88%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Westerville-south High School?
1,509 students attend Westerville-south High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Westerville-south High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westerville-south High School?
Westerville-south High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westerville-south High School offer ?
Westerville-south High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westerville-south High School part of?
Westerville-south High School is part of Westerville City School District.
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