Worthington Kilbourne High School is a public school located in Columbus, Ohio, United States, and is part of the Worthington City School District. Kilbourne was named after James Kilbourne, the founder of the city of Worthington. The school colors are black and royal blue and a gray wolf named "Lobo" is the mascot.
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Worthington Kilbourne High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Worthington Kilbourne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Worthington Kilbourne High School's student population of 1,561 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Black, Royal blue
School Rankings
Worthington Kilbourne High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worthington Kilbourne High School is 0.53, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
66%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Worthington Kilbourne Gray Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worthington Kilbourne High School's ranking?
Worthington Kilbourne High School is ranked #633 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Worthington Kilbourne High School often compared to?
Worthington Kilbourne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Worthington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Worthington Kilbourne High School?
The graduation rate of Worthington Kilbourne High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Worthington Kilbourne High School?
1,561 students attend Worthington Kilbourne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Worthington Kilbourne High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worthington Kilbourne High School?
Worthington Kilbourne High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Worthington Kilbourne High School offer ?
Worthington Kilbourne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Worthington Kilbourne High School part of?
Worthington Kilbourne High School is part of Worthington City School District.
In what neighborhood is Worthington Kilbourne High School located?
Worthington Kilbourne High School is located in the Far Northwest neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Far Northwest.
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