WELLSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Wellston High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wellston City school district, located in Wellston, OH with about 348 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Wellston High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wellston High School, located at 200 Golden Rocket Drive in Wellston, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wellston City School District. As the home of the "Golden Rockets," the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering an environment dedicated to academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and student development. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive high school curriculum that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wellston High School is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and strong emphasis on athletics and student organizations. The school serves as a focal point for the city, often bringing residents together through various events, sporting competitions, and community programs. By focusing on both traditional classroom instruction and personal character development, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills and values necessary to succeed as they transition into adulthood.

For more information, contact Wellston High School at (740) 384-2162 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692-9305
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WELLSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wellston, OH with about 348 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wellston City
Total Students:
348
Teachers:
22.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 348 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLSTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.