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 1,485 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 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westerville-south High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Westerville-south High School's student population of 1,485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Westerville-south High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westerville-south High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1463 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
32%
17%
White
46%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westerville-south High School's ranking?
Westerville-south High School is ranked #1463 out of 3,241 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westerville-south High School?
1,485 students attend Westerville-south High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Westerville-south High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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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