Whetstone High School

1,017 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whetstone High School, located in the Beechwold neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Columbus City Schools district. Opened in 1961, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. Whetstone offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, all aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational environment.

The school is particularly noted for its International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which challenges students with a rigorous, globally-focused curriculum designed to prepare them for higher education and beyond. Beyond academics, Whetstone prides itself on its strong sense of community and its historic campus, which serves as a central hub for the surrounding North Columbus area. Through its combination of diverse student demographics and specialized academic pathways, Whetstone High School remains a significant fixture in the Columbus educational landscape.

1,017

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whetstone High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	236
Black	258
Asian	47
Two or More	82

White
394 (38.7%)
Black
258 (25.4%)
Hispanic
236 (23.2%)
Two or More
82 (8.1%)
Asian
47 (4.6%)

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)365-6060
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
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 9 420

Grade 10 217

Grade 11 213

Grade 12 167