West High School

846 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.

846

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	300
Black	318
Asian	11
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
318 (37.6%)
Hispanic
300 (35.5%)
White
152 (18.0%)
Two or More
63 (7.4%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5956
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 9 361

Grade 10 235

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 112