West Geauga High School

13401 Chillicothe Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026

693 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Geauga High School, located in Chesterland, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Geauga Local School District. Nestled in a suburban-rural community in Geauga County, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and a supportive campus culture. The school typically enrolls students in grades 9 through 12 and prides itself on fostering a comprehensive learning environment that prepares graduates for both post-secondary education and workforce entry.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, West Geauga High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular scene that includes competitive athletic programs, a robust arts department, and various student-led clubs and organizations. The school is widely recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere, often serving as a central hub for local events and school spirit. With a focus on preparing students for 21st-century challenges, the faculty and administration prioritize personalized student support and the development of well-rounded, civic-minded individuals.

693

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Geauga High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	632
Hispanic	31
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
632 (91.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.5 %)
Two or More
13 (1.9 %)
Black
9 (1.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Geauga Local
Phone:	(440)729-5950
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 168

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 178

Grade 12 196