West Muskingum High School

369 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Muskingum High School, located in Zanesville, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the West Muskingum Local School District. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce upon graduation.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on student engagement through its athletics, arts, and club programs, which serve to build school spirit and character. As a central hub for the local community, West Muskingum High School strives to maintain a supportive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests while meeting state educational standards. The school’s dedication to student growth reflects its role as a cornerstone of the Zanesville area, focusing on community partnership and individualized student progress.

369

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Muskingum High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	3
Black	10
Asian	9
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
330 (89.4 %)
Two or More
15 (4.1 %)
Black
10 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	West Muskingum Local
Phone:	(740)452-6312
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 102

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 90