Worthington Kilbourne High School

1,505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Worthington Kilbourne High School (WKHS), located in Columbus, Ohio, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in the Worthington City School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical opportunities. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, providing students with a supportive environment characterized by a rigorous college-preparatory focus.

Beyond the classroom, Worthington Kilbourne is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletic program and a robust selection of student-led clubs, performing arts ensembles, and service organizations. By emphasizing a "whole student" approach, WKHS encourages community involvement and civic responsibility, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional world while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and local identity.

1,505

Total Students

78.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worthington Kilbourne High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,017
Hispanic	180
Black	120
Asian	62
Two or More	125
American Indian	1

White
1,017 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
180 (12.0 %)
Two or More
125 (8.3 %)
Black
120 (8.0 %)
Asian
62 (4.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Worthington City
Phone:	(614)450-6400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 9 393

Grade 10 410

Grade 11 358

Grade 12 344