Wellston High School

200 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692

377 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

377

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	3
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
364 (96.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Wellston City
Phone:	(740)384-2162
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
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 98

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 75