West High School

837 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West High School, located on S. Powell Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a public secondary institution serving the Westgate and Hilltop communities. As part of the Columbus City Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school is known for its deep roots in the local community, serving as a central hub for student development, athletics, and extracurricular engagement in the western part of the city.

Beyond its core educational offerings, West High School places an emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation through various pathways, including college preparatory courses and vocational opportunities. The campus culture is defined by its efforts to promote inclusivity and school spirit, often highlighting the resilience and pride of its student population. By leveraging its historic location and commitment to the Columbus public school mission, the institution strives to equip its learners with the skills necessary to navigate both academic and professional landscapes.

837

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	229
Black	328
Asian	7
Two or More	50
American Indian	6

Black
328 (39.2 %)
Hispanic
229 (27.4 %)
White
217 (25.9 %)
Two or More
50 (6.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5956
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 425

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 131

Grade 12 108