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West High School

179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 837 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West High School's student population of 837 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
837 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3138 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
52%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
60%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of West High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
55-59%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of West High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #3138 out of 3,241 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 52% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend West High School?
837 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of West High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 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 Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is West High School located?
West High School is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 23 other public schools located in Hilltop.

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

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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